I can tell if my FT950 is in Split mode, because the TXW (transmit watch)
switches to the other VFO when pushed.

Yaesu has a $6,000 transceiver called the FTDX-5000 which came out a few
months ago.  200 watts, built-in power supply, two receivers with nearly
identical DSP functions.  I would like to see one sometime; the front panel
must be a lot more complicated than the 61 buttons and 9 knobs on my 950.  I
have been reading the manual, and it doesn't look as if it is any more
accessible than my 950.

The FT-950 has direct frequency entry, and a good set of beeps.

It will be interesting to see what Kenwood did for a new transceiver, since
there were rumors for a long time that no more HF transceivers were on their
drawing board.
73,
Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, Maryland
Home:  http://lras.home.sprynet.com
Work:  http://www.loc.gov/nls
 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:09 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: TS-2000 and split.
> 
> hopefully one of the list members who is attending daton will be able to
> check out the new TS590S and let us know if it's going to be as accessible
> as the ts480 or ts2000.
> I wonder what Icom and Yaesu are releasing this year.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 8:46 AM
> Subject: TS-2000 and split.
> 
> 
> > Hi list.
> > Could some one please tell me how to do split operations on the TS-2000?
> > If I understand right, you put the receive frequency on VFO a, and the =
> > transmit frequency on VFO B and hit split.
> > But I haven't found A reliable way to tell what VFO I'm on.
> > I haven't played with it much though.
> > Thanks in advance for any help, and 7 3.