Chris:

Well, it's good to hear from you, and the wheels are turning here.

My next step is going to be to try to take a look at both rigs for myself.

Problem is that here in Big Rapids, I know of noone who has either rig, 
although the ham dealer up in Gaylord might.

So, that's my next step.

Will keep you posted.

73 from Tom Behler:   KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Schulte" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: TS480 and TS2000 comparison needed for HF


>I like the statement that was made by the person that said that it was all
> based on budget.  Ultimately, that is the final decision maker.  By all
> means Tom, if you can aford the 2000, then get it, I'm thinking that it's
> not going to be much bigger then the IC718, and if it is, then a simple
> search on the internet will tell you that.  If it is much larger, then you
> can simply save a bundle of money by purchasing the ts480.  I think that
> size of price, and size of radio will be the two main deciding factors,
> since it seems that there's really no definitive answer here as to which 
> is
> better for transmit and recieve.  Yoou're going to get and have gotten 
> some
> that swear by the ts480, and some that swear by the ts2000.  My line of
> thinking is, if it's the same or close to the same size as the 718, and if
> you have the cash for it, then grab the 2000.  But, seeing as how the 480 
> is
> going for less then a thousand bucks, and there is an accessibility
> advantage, as well as a size advantage, I'd jump on that 480.  But that's
> just a personal oppinion, and you know what they say about oppinions,
> they're like noses, and all smell.  *smile*
> 73,
> Chris, w8cjs