Over the years, I have owned many radios, and at the moment, I am very
satisfied with the 480. I own two of them both versions. While I admit the
Icoms I have had in the past, including the 756-pro-3 were excellent
performers, I am completely satisfied with these Kenwood models. Been a ham
for 53 years and now I want feedback about the condition of the various
settings in my radio. If your desire is to have the best performance rather
than feedback, you might look at other models.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:49 PM
Subject: Re: TS480 general info needed
> It's true, it doesn't sound quite as good as other Kenwoods but, as those
> who use it will tell you, it's the most accessible radio out there. And
> it's audio isn't bad at all, just not quite as full range as other Kenwood
> radios. If you're not concerned about those things, you can't go wrong
> with
> it. I think overall, it's a great value. Lou
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:04 PM
> Subject: Re: TS480 general info needed
>
>
>> Well, Anthony has some interesting thoughts here on the TS480.
>>
>> Would anyone else care to elaborate either pro or con, for those of us
>> who
>> are thinking of purchasing this radio?
>>
>> I'm not trying to stir up trouble at all here; just trying to weigh my
>> decision to purchase this radio, and hoping not to bee seriously
>> disappointed.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 8:46 PM
>> Subject: Re: TS480 general info needed
>>
>>
>> > Hi Tom & Everyone;
>> >
>> > The radio doesn't have any Kenwood characteristics at all.
>> >
>> > The receiver is not as selective.
>> >
>> > And, the transmit audio is terrible.
>> >
>> > The transmit audio doesn't have that Kenwood footprint.
>> >
>> > I tried using the Kenwood software and HRD software to open up the
>> > transmit
>> > audio and, it just didn't work.
>> >
>> > I tried an mc60A and that microphone is just not compatible with that
>> > radio.
>> >
>> > It created some kind of ground problem.
>> >
>> > And, a lot of people, including myself may think that having just the
>> > head
>> > on the desk is a good thing.
>> >
>> > However, if you forget where you put it, its very easy to knock it
>> > over.
>> >
>> > I wish I could be more encouraging.
>> >
>> > 73 De Anthony W2AJV
>> > [log in to unmask]
>> > ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> > Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 8:19 PM
>> > Subject: Re: TS480 general info needed
>> >
>> >
>> >> Anthony:
>> >>
>> >> I'm thinking of selling my Ic718, which includes the speach chip, a
>> >> 400-hz
>> >> Inrad CW filter, and the DSP module. Along with it, I also have an
>> >> LDG
>> >> AT11MP auto-tuner, that I could part with.
>> >>
>> >> I figure that if I could get $600 or so for the whole set-up, that'd
> put
>> >> me
>> >> about halfway toward the TS480, since I'm going to want filters and
>> >> the
>> >> speach chip in that rig.
>> >>
>> >> I'm curious: What disappointed you about the TS480?
>> >>
>> >> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
>> >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> >> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:45 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: TS480 general info needed
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> Do you have anything interesting to sell?
>> >>>
>> >>> That always works.
>> >>>
>> >>> However, I was disappointed with the radio.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> >>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> >>> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:11 PM
>> >>> Subject: Re: TS480 general info needed
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>> Thanks, Chris, but Pat from the list already sent the manual to
> me.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Now, I can start drooling, as I try to figure out how to get the
> funds
>> >>>> to
>> >>>> make the purchase. HI! HI!
>> >>>>
>> >>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>> >>>>
>> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >>>> From: "Chris Schulte" <[log in to unmask]>
>> >>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> >>>> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:16 PM
>> >>>> Subject: Re: TS480 general info needed
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> Actually Tom, if you want, I have the manual in pdf format, I can
> send
>> >>>>> it
>> >>>>> to
>> >>>>> you if you'd like.
>> >>>>> Chris, w8cjs
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >>>>> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
>> >>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> >>>>> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 7:45 PM
>> >>>>> Subject: Re: TS480 general info needed
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>> Believe it or not, the Kenwood web site is the easiest.
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> Go to
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> http://www.kenwood-service.com/e_imdl/com.html
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
>> >>>>>> [log in to unmask]
>> >>>>>> ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >>>>>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> >>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> >>>>>> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 7:35 PM
>> >>>>>> Subject: TS480 general info needed
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Hi, all.
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Does anyone know where I could find an easy-to-read brochure on
> the
>> >>>>>>> Kenwood
>> >>>>>>> TS480, and the various accessories you can get for it?
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> I'm interested in the 100-watt version with the built-in
> auto-tuner.
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> I tried looking on the R and L Electronics web site, but got only
>> >>>>>>> limited
>> >>>>>>> information.
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >
>
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