Gary,

I have both the 2000 and the Kenwood hand held.  I am pretty impressed with
both.  I guess I had a hell of a year!!

The 2000 isn't completely accesible, but really isn't bad.  Several others
on this list have the rig as well.  The manual is available in electronic
format from Kenwood; it isn't perfect, but gives you a good start.  Most
menues are vocalized; not all submenues are.  The rig has a rather steep
learning curve, but you will probably find it is worth the effort!!

The handheld is, also, quite accesible.  I haven't had it long enough, nor
have I devoted enough time to it, but it is a really nice transceiver and
has the potential to be really blind friendly.  Not perfect, but what is!!

Hope this helps.

Pat Byrne, K9JAU At 01:07 PM 1/7/02 -0500, you wrote:
>Thinking of buying one of these this year.  Like the idea of the ts-2000;
>covers all I need, however, big chunk of change.  What are your general
>impressions of the accessibility of these rigs.  Have heard good things
>about the 570.
>
>Thanks for any info.
>
>By the way, from all your comments, I wil probably buy the thf6 within a
>month.
>
>Thanks again.
>
>Gary Lee
>Ball State University
>765-285-1310
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