One thing I would recommend is the optional t x o for frequency stability.
I think Kenwood made a big mistake in the way this has to be installed.
You remove a small board from the rig and solder the optional t c x o onto
this board. If you want this, it would cost extra, but well worth it in
my opinion. I don't recall what the t c x o cost, $90 I think. That rig
is absolutely rock stable now.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.