Well, Steve, I hear you on everything, but it's good to dream every once
in a while.
Anyway, I'm quite happy with the TS480's, and I appreciate all on the list
who have given me encouragement and support along the way, both in the
decisionmaking process, and in the process of getting things up and running.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: cooling fan question for TS480
> Tom,
>
> It's a hard radio to beat, especially for the price. That said, though,
> I'd
> love to play with a Yaesu FT-2000, or even the 1000, if only they were
> accessible to us. They sure do have some nice features, which is often
> the
> case with Yaesu radios, but I've also heard that Yaesu products are often
> plagued by quality control issues. I doubt we'll ever find the perfect
> radio, especially at the price we want. The best we can hope is that the
> rich hams will eventually get bored with their 7800s, etc., and unload
> them
> at the prices we're willing to pay. Talk about dreaming!
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 13:58
> Subject: Re: cooling fan question for TS480
>
>
>> Nah, Steve, your last suggestion is un-acceptable. (grinning here)
>>
>> After all, it's way too early to relegate the TS480's to un-used
>> boat-anchor
>> status, don't you think?
>>
>> Besides, noone yet has come up with the ultimate rig that is just the
>> right
>> size, has all the preferred bells and whistles, is totally blind
>> friendly,
>> and transmits on all frequencies from DC to Day-light, and costs next to
>> nothing.
>>
>> Then, maybe I'll think about putting the TS480's to bed, but, alas, I'm
>> dreaming!
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 10:57 AM
>> Subject: Re: cooling fan question for TS480
>>
>>
>>> Tom,
>>>
>>> Running the rig at lower power may cause the fan to cycle on and off
>>> less
>>> frequently, but other than that it won't change anything. Unlike the
>>> fans
>>> in some Icon radios, the one in the 480 only has one speed as far as I
>>> know.
>>> Of course, you could go for the ultimate in quiet operation by not
>>> running
>>> the radio at all.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 22:36
>>> Subject: Re: cooling fan question for TS480
>>>
>>>
>>>> Howard:
>>>>
>>>> I'll see what happens to the cooling fan noise on lower power.
>>>>
>>>> That's an interesting thing to try.
>>>>
>>>> I'll also do some more comparisons with the TS480 out in the RV,
>>>> although
>>>> I
>>>> really do think that one is quieter.
>>>>
>>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:41 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: cooling fan question for TS480
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> No idea, since I only have one ts480. You could run 50 watts I guess.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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