Anthony,

His question concerned accessibility.  In terms of the 480, it is a bit more 
accessible as mike level, power output all talk in the 480 which in the 2000 
they are just beeps.  The 480 si therefore a bit more accessible, as accessible 
as a rig can get actually.

Steve, K8SP
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:51 PM
Subject: Re: TS480 Vs. TS2000


Hi Eric;

If you had a TS570 then, the TS2000 is not much different.

The only difference is that you will have vhf and uhf capabilities in one
radio.

However, the major difference I found between both radios is that the
transmit audio on the 480 does not have that Kenwood signature foot print.

Also, the micas are wired a little different so that if you try to use an
MC60A or something similar, the results will not be what you want.

If I had to use a 480, I would use a 570 so, if you go with the 2000 you'll
be fine.

73 De Anthony W2AJV
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 6:28 PM
Subject: TS480 Vs. TS2000


> Hello listers,
> I' considering purchasing an accessible radio before Christmas for =
> operation out of an apartment setting running mostly low power.
>
> Are there any major differences accessibility wise between the Kenwood =
> TS480 and the TS2000?
>
> For my needs I suspect the TS480 will do the trick.
>
> Is one rig more accessible than the other using the built in synthesizer =
> in respect to how much the menus talk etc?
>
> Also I notice there are two programs for controling the rigs that can be =
> downloaded from the Kenwood site.
>
> What is the difference and how well do either of these work with Jaws or =
> Window-Eyes.
>
> I had a Kenwood TS570 at one time that was quite accessible.
>
> I've given up on Yaesu rigs accessibility wise. I figure too much =
> sighted help will be needed.
>
> I also have an Icom R75 receiver with the built in speech and all the =
> filters. Still had to get a sighted ham friend come over and set up the =
> filters off the menus for me.
>
> This is one reason I'd probably not purchase the Icom 718.
>
> Any comments would be grately appreciated.
>
> I really enjoy being on this list. This one and the Optacon list are the =
> only lists I subscribe too.
>
> Thanks once again,
>
> 73,
>
> Eric
> KU3I
>