I upgraded from the TS-480 to the TS-590. I don't think contesting
is any easier on the TS-590 and the arrangement of controls seems to
me a bit better for split operation on the TS-480. The filtering is
better on the TS-590, but I'm not sure the improvement was enough to
warrant the upgrade. I liked the separate control head as it took up
less space on my desktop. If I had it to do over again, I'm not sure
what I would do. Both are excellent rigs.
73,
Dave, W7OQ, [log in to unmask]
At 11:15 AM 10/10/2014, you wrote:
>Bob, do you think it's worth the bother to sell my TS480 and
>upgrade to a TS590? The 480 is in perfect condition and I really
>have very few complaints with it. I have no plans to do digital
>stuff and I'm not a contester which is why I didn't buy the 590
>when first getting back into HF around 3 years ago. I'd have to
>learn a whole new radio, but it's kind of tempting if the 590 is
>that much better than the 480. 73, Jim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>From: Bob Tinney <[log in to unmask]
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Date sent: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:04:11 -0400
>Subject: Re: ts590
>
>Hi Jim,
>
>My understanding is that Kenwood is coming out with an updated
>TS590SG
>next year. It will have improved digital modes and a much higher
>price. From traffic on the TS590 list, guys are guessing the
>the price
>will be around $2000. Kenwood is also planning a software update
>for
>present 590 owners. This software update will give some of the
>features
>available on the SG model. One of the new features of the
>software
>update is that the VSG1 will announce when the drive mode has
>been
>turned on. Current TS590s are selling for around $1249.00.
>
>Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>
>On 10/9/2014 11:41 PM, Jim Gammon wrote:
> I called our local HRO last week and the manager there told me
>he
> was not aware of a "new" TS590, just some firmware updates. Not
> owning one I have no idea other than that what to ask about a
>new
> radio. Maybe someone going to Pacificon out here on the west
> coast will find out some new information. Jim WA6EKS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Fiorello <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Thu, 9 Oct 2014 21:57:10 -0400
> Subject: ts590
>
> Hi;
> Has anyone received any info as to what will be new and exciting
> in the
> ts590gs compared with the current ts-590? Also, although the
> manual is
> available, I wonder if anyone has put together any sort of
> tutorial for
> the 590. Someone did one for the ts480 which was basically a
>set
> of mp3
> files that you can download from the handihams site. It made
> getting
> started with the radio infinitely less difficult.
> Also, just have to ask, any screen reader users tried the remote
> handiham base units? The skype part of the problem should be
> manageable
> but no idea how or if the control software works. I'd have to
> play with
> Skype a bit first but who knows what the future holds.
>
> --
> richard
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