Certainly the ts2000 receiver is better than the ts570.
The pass band of the 570 leads to pumping when their is a strong
adjacent signal.
In CW operation, this is greatly improved with adding one of the
optional CW filters.
I do find the filter knobs on the TS2000 a bit fiddly and have
occasionally knocked the main VFO knob when reaching for them.
By the way, I have mine at my alternative location hung on the under
side of a shelf by the optional mobile mount, and my TS570 was for a
while underneath it and I made direct comparisons (by ear only) between
the two.
Neither is, however, as good as my ft1000mp at my permanent address.
i have never used an Icom rig for protracted periods of time, but
understand that the IC576 and pro have poor CW reception.
Of the three rigs that I currently use, accessibility is best on the
TS570, followed by the TS2000 and far behind is the MP.
I do however prefer the MP for my preferred operating of DX and
contesting.
I would be pleased if someone could let me know how to configure the
TS2000 so I can have the vs-3 tell me the s-meter reading.
73 de Dave - G3YXX
David
In message <[log in to unmask]>, Dave Hillebrandt
<[log in to unmask]> writes
>Hi, haven't priced the K2 but work many of them on CW and have no problem
>with a CW readout as just as good as voice or better. Hard to picture being
>better than the 570 as far as accessability goes, but could fairly easily be
>better for receiver. Even though 570 easier to use, i still mainly use the
>Omni just because of its tremendous receiver and filtering. most of the
>time, the frequency readout is all i need but is still nice to be able to
>access all the stuff, especially when you pay big bucks for them. Dave
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 8:18 PM
>Subject: Re: icom versus Kennwood for accessibility
>
>
>> Hey Dave,
>>
>> It's just around the corner! Gary (KB9ZUV) and I will surely keep
>> folks updated on it! The KRC2 band decoder and morse readout box is
>> $159 (and it's more than just a readout, too). We're just waiting for
>> the new firmware and the interface software. Gary should have it
>> before I do, so keep your ear out for him! But it's coming guys, it's
>> coming!
>> --
>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV/3 | But I will lay my burden
>> Email: [log in to unmask] | in the cradle of your grace,
>> ICQ: 36621210 | And the shining beaches of your love,
>> http://www.ycardz.com | and the sea of your embrace.--Dave Carter
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