well...the 1000MP mark 5 is accessible when used with terbo logger and an
old DOS computer.  I say accesible in that you can get frequency read out
through the terbo logger software.
There was mention of some sort of talking frequency counter or frequency
analizer that could be made to talk a while ago...but since those arent
readily accessible then most yaesu DX rigs are pretty unattainable by the
visually impaired.
If i didn't need at the least frequency read out, i would automatically buy
a yaesu simply because they have the worlds best audio quality on HF
transmit without a contest.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Barrett" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 1:52 PM
Subject: ts-480 and kwnwood receivers


> Hi all
>
> Been reading the comparison between ts480 and ic-746 pro discussion
> with interest.
>
> Someone mentioned that the only kenwood in production better than the
> ts480 is the ts-870.  Interesting that a 10 year old design should be
> better than their latest offering.
>
> As an interesting point though, how much is accessibility worth?  I
> think that the ic-756 pro 3 would out perform any kenwood on the
> market as would the ft1000 mark 5.
>
> It seems to me that kenwood are heading towards the gymic end of the
> market and while it is good for us from an accessibility stand, if
> accessibility means us not having access to the top of the line
> radios, that is not so good.
>
> I wonder if kenwood will bring out anything again to compeat with the
> big guns.  After all, if I did not have to think accessibility, I
> would not consider anything they are making at present so their
> market share must be falling?
>
> Keith
>
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>
> Keith Barrett
> email <barrettpianos.co.uk>
> Amateur radio callsign gw4nby
> Bridgend, South Wales
>