The ft1000 is considerably bigger than the ts2000 in width and height.
Although is is not as blind friendly, I prefer it to my 2000.
The 2000 however is very much more versatile and gives a load more
information to a blind operator in terms of speech and tones.
The 1000 doesn't have any speech output.
David
In message <[log in to unmask]>, Richard Fiorello
<[log in to unmask]> writes
>Hi;
>No, I realized that our friends at yaesu make the ft1000 but I pictured the
>ts2000 as being of similar size. Casually looked at a ft1000 and the number
>of knobs and size of the radio was more than I wanted.
>Rich
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 10:14 PM
>Subject: Re: ts2000
>
>
>kenwood doesn't make the ft1000, yaesu does.
>at any rate, as i posted below, it doesn't read PL tones.
>it reads menu numbers and the state of the menu item, on off, or a b c d e
>sub menus.
>It reads dx cluster information, it reads signal, frequency, tells you mode
>with the first letter of the mode in CW, speaks MR when you are in memory
>mode and the channel number and frequency.
>it does not speak power level, mike level, carier level or PL...and it won't
>speak things like noise blanker level, AGC level all that kind of
>stuff...those are easy enough to set with the beeps at either end of the
>scale anyway.
>73
>Colin, V A6BKX
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 7:33 PM
>Subject: Re: ts2000
>
>
>> Hi;
>> That's what I was looking for just a general idea. I had this thing
>> pictured as kenwood's ft1,000 which is much bigger than I want. We have
>> talked a lot about accessibility, it obviously reads frequency and menu
>> numbers but what about p/l tones for 2 meters and other things?
>> Rich
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 7:44 PM
>> Subject: Re: ts2000
>>
>>
>> i have used both extensively.
>> The ts2000 is nearly the exact same size as the ts570.
>> i think the only difference between the two is that the 2000 has a
>different
>> shape to the face...its rounded on the corners and not square like the
>570.
>> When i say nearly the same size, it may well be a few milimeters smaller
>or
>> bigger, but if you put the two radios on top of each other, they are
>exactly
>> the same.
>> The 2000 doesn't speak PL tones, however, as with all the kenwood dual
>> banders, you can enter them via the mike keypad or by counting clicks on
>the
>> multi-control knob.
>> The TNC is built in, as is the antenna tuner.
>> The ts2000 comes stock with the same microphone as the 570...that little
>> narrow handheld mike don't remember the model number.
>> You may wish to get a DTMF mike when you get the radio since there is no
>> DTMF capability from the front of the radio.
>> Mine didn't come with control software, and i don't think its free from
>> kenwood
>> However, the memory and menu setup software is free and very accessible
>with
>> jaws.
>> This will allow you to set up all your memories with PL, offset, tone,
>DCS,
>> and what ever else the memories can hold.
>> The radio comes with all necesary accessoreis such as accessory plug jacks
>> and amplifier jack plugs and extra fuses and mounting screws.
>> The 2000 also employs beeps at the extremes of the scrolling
>settings...that
>> means for instance when you set power, it will beep when it reaches the
>> highest, and beep whenit reaches the lowest...this holds true for all
>> adjustable settings on the radio. It also only goes to either extreme
>and
>> will not roll over back to the highest setting or lowest setting when
>> turning the knob, just like the 570.
>> I hope that answers all your questions?
>> If you have anymore, dont' hesitate to ask!.
>> 73
>> Colin, V A6BKX
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 5:24 PM
>> Subject: ts2000
>>
>>
>> > Hi everyone;
>> > Its fun to get curious as long as I don't get my credit card out. I may
>> > look on line for specifics but if anyone has owned the 570 and the
>ts2000
>> I
>> > am curious as to generally how much bigger the ts2000 is?
>> > Secondly, does the ts2000 speak pl tones as the 707 does?
>> > Finally, what comes with the radio and what accessories does one need?
>> No,
>> > forget 1.2 gig
>> > Obviously one needs the vs3 and apparently there are no filters to buy.
>> Is
>> > the tnc an accessory or is it part of the standard radio? is the
>software
>> a
>> > free download? i thought that kenwoods software was free but when
>looking
>> > at the higher priced ts2000le they make a fuss about the fact that they
>> > include the software.
>> > Can't imagine using 2 meter ssb but I suppose you never know.
>> > Rich
>> >
>>
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David W Wood
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