Rich,

I had a Ts-870 for 2-3 years.  It is accessible but no read out of the menus
like the Ts-2000.  I found over all the 870 to be an excellent radio with
the best receiver audio of any product out there.  Good xmit audio and
excellent to best filtering via the if-dsp.  The auto notch left a little to
be desired.  CW it was a good rig giving a cw read out of the code speed if
you pressed a key combination and then sent a "s" with the paddle.  I would
own one again if I could get one on the used market for the $1,100.00 or so
that they sell for used.  Bang for the buck the Ts-2000 wins.

Brian, k5in
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard and Karlene" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 6:04 PM
Subject: kenwood


Hi;
I could almost get tempted to seriously look at the Kenwood 2,000.  Its nice
to see lots of happy users. Although I don't like the price I am curious to
know if anyone has tried the ts870?  I was a bit surprised that it covered
160 through 10 meters and no mention of 6, 2, or 440.
I wonder if it is as accessible as the 2,000?
Rich