I was ablee to do twin receivers on my TS2000.
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On Jul 16, 2013, at 2:43 PM, Kelvin Marsh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>
> Totally agree. Not sure if you have access to the Peter Hart RadCom
> reviews, but he was very impressed with the 590 performance. From memory, I
> think he said it performed as well as radios several times the price. I can
> probably find the MP3 review if you want it.
>
> In my view, the 990 is a serious option if you want twin receivers, and have
> them split into each ear. If you don't use the split function, the money to
> an extent is being wasted.
>
> With the discontinuation of the FT-2000, all the twin receiver radios are
> now very expensive, I believe the list is IC-7800, FTDX-5000, FT-9000, K3,
> and the TS-990.
>
> Of the radios I've seen, I really like the IC-7600. I'm not recommending it
> for voice announcements, as the 590 beats the accessibility hands down, but
> it feels very nice, but is twice the price of the 590 <smile>.
>
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>
> www.active-elements.org
>
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
> Sent: 16 July 2013 18:26
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: TS-990 Review
>
> One thing that stands out about the 990 is the number of physical knobs and
> controls it has, which definitely increases the cost of the radio. I would
> never buy one just for its accessibility (well, maybe if I were a
> billionaire and wanted to get rid of a little extra cash); I'd spend that
> kind of money for other reasons such as improved filters and signal to
> noise. I'll be interested to see how the 590 stacks up against other radios
>
> in that price range.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 12:32
> Subject: Re: TS-990 Review
>
>
>> It isn't that you need to spend $8 thousand for accessibility, it is just
>> that as Kenwood comes out with new radios, they improve the accessibility
>> from previous radios. The TS-590 has great accessibility compared to
>> nothing. I bet that when Kenwood comes out with their next mid-priced
>> radio
>> to replace the 590 that radio will probably have more accessibility than
>> the
>> 990. Let's all praise Kenwood for what they have done to encourage them
>> to
>> keep up the good work. We need to contact Kenwood directly, not just in
>> our
>> blind community.
>>
>> I own a 570 and a 590 and while the 590 has better accessibility, the 570
>> does fine. PRAISES to Kenwood!!
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Howard #3
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Michael Thurman" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 12:25 PM
>> Subject: Re: TS-990 Review
>>
>>
>>> can someone please explain to me why it costs 8000 bucks to get =
>>> accessibility?!?!?! I was like I will get this radio now I feel like =
>>> only rich people get accessibility. I do no thane tha kind of money and =
>>> I do not see how half of you do being blind. I certainly do not have =
>>> anywa y to get tha kind of cash being screwed by social insecurity.. =
>>> Nobody is going to hire a blind guy in this economy and those jobs tha =
>>> were out there dried up years ago for us. and the NFB has done nothing =
>>> to help the citation. in fact i think they made it worse. no company =
>>> will risk lawsuits by hiring a blind person when there are so many =
>>> sighted applicants. Even if I could get a job, transportation costs =
>>> alone would eat up most of what I would make.
>>> On Jul 14, 2013, at 4:38 PM, "Alan R. Downing" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello Butch, as I mentioned to you on the land line, I have decided to =
>>> get a
>>>> 990, but I still want to wait a few more months before spending the 8 =
>>> grand.
>>>> I will also talk to Rob Sherwood and Ken Long, who are testing it in =
>>> the
>>>> lab, and writing a comprehensive review on it. Have you checked the TX =
>>> power
>>>> limit to see how close it holds to the desired power level? The =
>>> ability to
>>>> set a hard limit on output power is especially useful for those who =
>>> run very
>>>> large amps, and don't want to exceed the 1500 watt legal limit..
>>>> =20
>>>> Best 73
>>>> =20
>>>> =20
>>>> Alan R. Downing
>>>> Phoenix, AZ
>>>> =20
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators =
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>>> On Behalf Of Butch Bussen
>>>> Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 12:05 PM
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Re: TS-990 Review
>>>> =20
>>>> Yep, a very good review. I've had my 990 for a couple months and I=20
>>>> learned some tricks I had overlooked.
>>>> 73
>>>> Butch
>>>> WA0VJR
>>>> Node 3148
>>>> Wallace, ks.
>>>> =20
>>>> =20
>>>> On Sun, 14 Jul 2013, Curtis Delzer=20
>>>> wrote:
>>>> =20
>>>>> well you've certainly done it!
>>>>> terrific review and comprehensive as well. were you able to install
>>>>> v1.03 of the firmware while you had the radio?
>>>>> that adds a couple things significant for enthusiastic and fantastic
>>>>> operating; AGC improvement, and seamless full break in CW without
>>>>> the clicks and thumps of earlier firmware.
>>>>> again, thanks again!
>>>>> =20
>>>>> At 02:57 AM 07/14/13, you wrote:
>>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>> =20
>>>>>> The accessibility review, and audio demos, of the flagship Kenwood
>>>> TS-990
>>>>>> is at:
>>>>>> =20
>>>>>> =20
>>>> =
> http://active-elements.org/2013/07/14/kenwood-ts-990-accessibility-review-=
>>> 3/
>>>>>> =20
>>>>>> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>>>>>> =20
>>>>>> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with =
>>> disabilities
>>>>>> =20
>>>>>> www.active-elements.org
>>>>>> =20
>>>>>> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>>>>> =20
>>>>> =20
>
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