Eric, I have both the 2000 and 480 which I have owned since 2011.
Am still learning things about the 480 like setting up repeater
operation on 10 and 6 meters as well as playing with the
equalization, menu 19, on the audio output. I usually just use
the 2000 on 2 meter SSB but it's a great rig. It is not as
accessible as the 480 because of the older technology and speech
chip, but still a terrific rig and am glad I have both. First
time I have had the luxury of owning two HF rigs. Haven't spent
much time learning the 2000 because like I said, just use it on
144 MHZ SSB. Jim WA6EKS
----- Original Message -----
From: Eric Oyen <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Mon, 19 May 2014 09:48:44 -0700
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
you could always try the TS-480. I have one here and It works
nicely. I =
haven't figured out all the controls on it yet (I only got the
silly =
thing about 3 weeks ago). Like the 590, its a more recent
vintage and =
can also be computer controlled (haven't tried that yet).
-eric
n7zzt
On May 19, 2014, at 9:04 AM, Steve Forst wrote:
Richard,
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I have both in the shack, and a large number of folks on this
list =
have,=20
or have had both of these rigs. I'm sure you will get a lot
of =
input=20
on this, but it all comes down to what you want to do in the
hobby.
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The 2000 came out as you might guess, in 2000, and while some
internal=20=
changes have been made over the years, it is not the latest =
technology.=20
I think the 590 came out in late 2010, for whatever that's
worth.
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You can't use the new VGS-1 in the 2000. Won't fit, won't work.
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The 2000 is very accesible despite the older voice board, and
the 590=20=
speaks a bit more. Since this is all new to you, you will have
a =
steep=20
learning curve with either one, but lot's of help on this list.
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The TNC in the 2000 is kind of limited, but it is there.
Although I=20=
think the need for control software is a bit overblown, the free
590=20=
software works well with JAWS. The free software for the
2000 is=20=
only for menus and memories, but there is other stuff out there
that=20=
works. Jim in Texas from this list has been working to get his
radio=20=
control software working better for the 2000.
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I know you want to work all bands and get involved in all
aspects of =
the=20
hobby, but few if any hams really do that. You would be happy
with=20=
either radio.
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Again, what do you want to do? Work local repeaters? or only
Work=20=
stations across the country or around the world? I know you
mentioned=20=
some big antenna projects. Realistic, or just caught up in the
=
moment?=20
Big antennas need big supports which means money and labor.
If you=20=
are going to stay a Tech, the 2000 may be better. Unless you
upgrade,=20=
or learn morse code, you have serious limitations on the HF
bands =
that=20
may not make the 590 practicle now. Of course, you may be
rich, then=20=
you can buy one of each.
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73, Steve KW3A
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On 5/19/2014 11:22 AM, Richard B McDonald wrote:
Hi!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Many thanks!
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73,
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Richard
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