I have owned both radios.

the 590 is a better hf radio all around.  better selectivity, better 
filtering, and a little more accessibility.
The 2000 offers all mode 2 meter and 70 cm use.  Also a specific sattellite 
mode.
If none of these vhf / uhf features is useful to you, get the 590.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vaughn Bennison" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 4:42 PM
Subject: Kenwood TS590s vs TS2000


> Hi all,
>
> I am looking at purchasing my first hf radio, and am primarily looking at
> the TSS590, and the TS2000.  I am having a fair amount of difficulty in
> coming to a decision.  I recognise the fact that the 2000 does VHF and UHF
> as well as HF, which is an advantage, but as I have a handheld VHF/UHF 
> radio
> already, I'm not sure it's a big one considering that the 2000 is an older
> radio, and does not have USB for computer control, (only RS232).
>
> Can anyone who has owned or used both give me a reasonably objective
> viewpoint as to which would be the better choice, in terms of 
> accessibility
> and useability?  They are much the same price, with the 2000 being 
> slightly
> more expensive.  Is the VGS1 chip a significant improvement over the VS3?
> Does the 590 have many useful features the 2000 does not?
>
> Any assistance would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Vaughn - VK7FADA.