I have to disagree.  I have a KX3 and a TS590.  The Kenwood TS590 is by far 
the most accessible transceiver that I'm aware of.  The TS990 may be as 
accessible, but I don't own one, so I'm not sure about that.

Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerry Learry" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: kx-3


It is the best and most accessible radio I have ever seen.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Chao" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: kx-3


> Sorry guys, came in on this thread late.  What's the KX-3, and how
> accessible?  Am thinking of retiring soon.--Matt & Quill.
>
> P.S.  Jim, tried your repeater and no luck.
>
> At 10:31 AM 12/27/2013, you wrote:
>>Howard,
>>There are several of us on the list here who have KX3 radios. I've had
>>mine
>>for about a year and a half now. It's a great rig! If I can help or answer
>>any questions when you get yours, just let me know.
>>
>>73, Jim
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>On Behalf Of Howard Kaufman
>>Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 3:56 AM
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: kx-3
>>
>>I get my kx-3 and my first lesson on Saturday, I am getting excited!!!  I
>>think I am set for a very long time with radios now.
>>Haven't we all thought that.
>>Everybody gets to give themselves one retirement gift.  Well I decided not
>>to wait.  What if I never retire?
>>
>>
>>H T Kaufman MSW LCSW
>>Adaptive Technology Instructor
>>
>>
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