Hello, Steve, Howard and Ed: I appreciate your informational responses to my query regarding the Kenwood TS590S. Your commentary is helpful, and I have utilized the websites that you provided, and have certainly learned a lot. It so nice to know of these equipment reference points and evaluations, which are good for blind and sighted hams alike. The Active Elements website is imprressive. Obviously, there is certainly much to acquaint one with re: the TS590S. , both a daunting but an interesting process to assimilate. Thanks again; Best Wishes and hope to make contact on the 20 meter net before too long. Dave Weigel - KD4JEZ PS: Howard #3: Looking forward to your call when convenient for you. Dave