It is true but only that certain things talk that don't on the TS-2000 i.e. 
setting your power level.  But, since the min and max power settings beep, 
you can count back or forward by tactile detents on the multi-channel knob. 
So, even though power level doesn't talk on the TS-2000, just like setting 
PL tones doesn't talk, it is still quite doable.

To me, the 2000 is worth the investment because of the additional features.

Steve, K8SP
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christian" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 8:01 AM
Subject: Kenwood TS-480 more accessible than TS-2000?


> Hi,
> I am still thinking about the TS-2000 since I also want to have 2m and 
> 70cm=
> and the TS-480 only features shortwave and 50 MHz.
> But someone told me that it was more accessible, is this really true?
> Many thanks,
> Christian