If you have an older TS-2000 that is true about the UHF/VHF receive being
down, newer than around 2005 or so the receive was fixed and mine actually
hears better than my TM-271A in a comparison. My TS-2000 is a 2008 one. I
still need the preamp but that's fine, I can deal with that considering all
it does the preamp in the radio is all needed though.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Thurman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 6:35 AM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
> the menu access wit the ts2k is reasonable,but you have to know what the =
> menu numbers mean. you will be referencing the manual or a list of =
> functions to know what you a re adjusting. I found the same on the =
> tmv71a. it helps to have a reference for which menu goes with what =
> number. the software is great for the 2k and was very useful for setting =
> menu options and when I used it was perfectly accessible with jaws.. man =
> have said that the 2k is great for vhf/uhf, but my experience has ben =
> the opposite. it is ok,but I can notice the 71a I just bought receiving =
> stuff a bit better than the 2k, and for that pricy of a radio it=92s vhf =
> uhf performance is not up to par. It is also almost useless for =
> satellite work because there is a birdie right int he middle of the ao27 =
> satellite downlink which makes that bird nusable. i think the newer =
> satellites use a different downlink and if hey do it will not be a =
> problem. If you need to hear 435.800 mhz forget it as the birdie is =
> 60over s9.
> 73 b7nla
> Michael Thurman
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>
>
>
> On May 19, 2014, at 2:10 PM, Jim Shaffer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> I knew this would be an interesting thread. I'm about to borrow a =
> TS-2000=20
>> from my friend who some of you know, Rod Moag, W5NDS. As I understand =
> it,=20
>> the menu access with speech isn't good, if it exists at all, with the=20=
>
>> TS-2000. My software will access both the 2000 and 590 menus though.
>>=20
>> -----Original Message-----=20
>> From: Jim Gammon
>> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 11:28 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
>>=20
>> One important difference between the 590 and 2000 is that I don't
>> think the 590 covers VHF and UHF. Am pretty certain it stops at
>> 6 meters, (54 MHZ) 73, Jim WA6EKS
>>=20
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Date sent: Mon, 19 May 2014 09:43:19 -0600
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
>>=20
>> Both radios are very accessible. The ts590 speaks more for sure,
>> with voice
>> readout of swr, power, mike gain, compression and all that
>> stuff...the
>> ts2000 doesn't voice all those things, but it's easy enough to
>> determine
>> your settings anyway by click counting or whatever.
>> the ts2000 is using 14 year old technology, while the ts590 is
>> much much
>> newer than that...similar performance perhaps ON HF etc, but the
>> overall
>> newer technology gives the ts590 an edge in receiver
>> performance.
>> It is nice to have everything in one radio though...the vhf and
>> UHF sections
>> of the ts2000 are extremely good, as good as any dual band mobile
>> etc.
>> why you would want to control these particular radios with
>> software is
>> beyond me since that is usually far more cumbersome than using
>> the buttons
>> on the front of the rig.
>> The ts2000 programming software is accessible and is useful for
>> programming
>> your vhf and uhf channels etc...I presume the ts590's programming
>> software
>> is equally accessible as kenwood software is generally.
>> Not sure about control software though.
>>=20
>> If it's me, I would buy the ts2000. Better bang for your buck
>> right now,
>> even though it's older technology. It gives you everything in
>> one radio, is
>> easy to operate and is reasonably accessible.
>> If your after mostly HF, then the ts590 is definitely the way to
>> go. It's
>> an excellent little rig and competes with anything else on the
>> market.
>>=20
>> 73
>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>=20
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Richard B McDonald" <[log in to unmask]
>> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 9:22 AM
>> To: <[log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
>>=20
>> Hi!
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> 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.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> 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.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> 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. =46rom 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?
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> Many thanks!
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> 73,
>>=20
>> Richard=20
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