Hi Richard,
Well i have not tryed using the ts2000 with a computer so can't answer that 
well.
However i think it would work ok with jaws.
I have like the ts2000 i think it is plenty accsessable for me.
That sed to me it comes down to what you want in a rig.
If your thinking about operating two meter and 70cm ssb and maybe 23 cm.
Then the ts2000 is a better choice.
If your only going to operate hf and six meters then i would go with the 
590.
Thanks 73 Matt ka0pqw
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From: "Richard B McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 10:22 AM
Subject: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590


> Hi!
>
>
>
> I am trying to decide which is a better rig for me between the Kenwood
> TS-2000 and the Kenwood TS-590.  This breaks down into two considerations:
> 1) "accessibility" since I am blind and 2) radio functionality.
>
>
>
> As far as accessibility, from what I have read the TS-590 seems to be a 
> bit
> more accessible.  However, this difference seems to be small.  One thing I
> read from a accessibility review
> <http://active-elements.org/2012/12/01/kenwood-ts-2000/>  of the TS-2000 
> is
> " The TS-2000 was fitted with the optional VS-3 voice chip. The VS-3 has
> been superseded by the excellent VGS-1 on newer Kenwood's, but gave
> unparalleled access to Kenwood radios when introduced."  Does this mean 
> that
> the VGS-1 chip can be used in the TS-2000 to get its better performance.
> Also, both rigs have a computer control software interface option.  How
> accessible are they with JAWS?  Any comments about the accessibility
> differences of these two rigs would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> As far as radio functionality, the TS-590 seems to be a better HF rig 
> (160 -
> 6 meters); but that is all its got.  On the other hand, the TS-2000 has a
> far more broader range of capabilities: 160 meters - 70 cm; 23 cm option,
> TNC, and on and on.  From what I have read, the TS-2000 is a very good HF
> rig; and the difference between it and the TS-590 here are not all that
> great.  So, what are your thoughts about the radio functionality between
> these two rigs?
>
>
>
> Many thanks!
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Richard
>
>
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