Well,  the 870 is not available anymore except as a special order item, a
friend of mine called about in February and just got it 3 weeks ago so you
don't want to go through that, it took that long for him to get it ordered
and all, as for the 570 and the 2000,  it all comes down to if you want, 6,
2, and 440 or not. They are very similar on receive, 2000 might have a
little better DSP in it, but beyond that, the 570DG I will say, if you turn
on the noise reduction on CW is incredible but my friend did the same thing
with the 2000 and it was the same, so really, if you want the bells and
whistles, a little more adjustability like the noise blanker adjustable
instead of just 1 setting, 6, 2, and 440, the 2000 is your radio, on the
other hand, if you want a basic HF radio that's really a great radio for a
good price, very easy to use, then either one will do  seriously. I don't
know anything about the other radio you mentioned, but looking at prices all
told, the Kenwood line is cheaper in the long run for a base station once
you get the 100 watts and everything and I like that the kenwoods you are
interested in have a built in antenna switch.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2004 11:14 AM
Subject: new rig


>         I am afraid to do this, but here goes.
> It's time to buy a radio!
> I have been reading this list and have brought it down to four options.
> 1. Kenwood ts570 DG.
> 2.  Kenwood TS2000.
> 3.  Kenwood ts870.
> 4.  Eilkraft k2 with amp and adaptive software.
>
> Not sure if all rigs have all of the features I want.
>
> 1.  Compleete accessibility.
> 2.  Good CW Rigs.
>
> I really am not interested in prioritizing things above 30MHZ.
> Would like general coverage and good sounding A.M on the radios.
> Kenwood sale to the end of May.
> 570 $949  870 $1699  2000 $1499.
> Then off course add good mike and a power supply.
>
>
> Oh I have an external keyer and I will still have to use my external tuner
> because of the nature of my HF antenna system.
> Also have a clearspeech speaker.
> so will have stuff to use or sell.  I will sell my c-line to pay for part
> of the new radio.
> Will keep the omni as the backup station.
> All opinions are wellcome.
> It's my first HF purchase in 25 years.
>