The voice chip for the TS-570 is pretty cheap, and the radio is very 
accessible. I used one for 8 years, and it's now the backup to my TS-2000. I 
have no complaints about the radio at all, very accessible, sounds good, 
hears pretty good. The receiver's a little noisy, I think so anyway, but I 
went from the TS-940 with a few mods to make it quieter than anything I've 
heard yet, to that and then to the TS-2000 which is quieter, but I think the 
440, and my 120 were noisier, I know the 440 was though I miss that radio 
and my TS-120 seems to be about the same as I remember the 440 being. 
Anyway, you can't go wrong with the 570. I have no intention of getting rid 
of mine, it's served me well for 8 years and I'm sure it will for a while 
yet to come.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bobby Druesedow" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 10:22 PM
Subject: Kenwood TS-570


> Hello:
>
> I am trying to get a second HF rig to back up my Kenwood 480.  Can anyone
> give me some info about the TS-570? I would like to know how accessible it
> is without the voice chip. Also, if anyone has any other ideas about
> accessible HF rigs other than the TS-2000 or the TS-480 I'd like to know. 
> I
> want the rig to be fairly simple, and to have a direct entry keypad.  I 
> also
> don't want to spend as much as it would take for a 2000 or a 480.  Any 
> ideas
> and help would be appreciated. Thanks.
>
> Bobby Druesedow
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