I think Kenwood took that into account by not releasing the firmware upgrade until the end of January even though the new radio itself will be released in November. I don't remember any mention of front panel changes, but I'll have to reread the file.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 23:33
Subject: Re: ts590
> Perhaps, only the shadow knows. I don't think there will be a big rush
> though as much of the upgrades will also be availabloe in a firmware
> upgrade for current 590 radios. The file mentions some changes on the
> front pannel, but I had a friend look who has one and he says he doesn't
> see what that change is, so it must be minor. I suspect most changes
> will be in firmware. Should bee interesting.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> On Fri, 10 Oct 2014, Steve
> Dresser wrote:
>
>> Not only will the price drop when the new radio comes out (actually, =
>> it's down from the original price already), but you'll probably see some =
>> used 590s because some people will want to upgrade.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 16:32
>> Subject: Re: ts590
>>
>>
>>> the 590 is a really really nice radio to operate too.
>>> The front pannel is well layed out with the classic kenwood thought to =
>>
>>> convenience and function.
>>> It's kind of the sports car of HF radios at the moment...perhaps not =
>> the top=20
>>> end sports car, but operating it feels like you are working a very =
>> high end=20
>>> rig in a nice compact package.
>>> The price point is fantastic too for what you are getting.
>>> And if the upcoming update is a simple firmware thing, then there is =
>> no need=20
>>> to wait.
>>> Check into that though as you may wish to wait for the newest=20
>>> version...though the current models will drop in price as soon as the =
>> newest=20
>>> one hits the market.
>>> =20
>>> 73
>>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 1:38 PM
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Subject: Re: ts590
>>> =20
>>>> Tnx Bob, am just exploring the possibility at present. I appreciate =
>> the
>>>> info. Jim WA6EKS
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----=20
>>>> From: Bob Tinney
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 12:24 PM
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Re: ts590
>>>>
>>>> Jim,
>>>>
>>>> I have not owned a TS480 so I can't say that it is that much better, =
>> but
>>>> I can say this. The variable band pass filter on both receive and
>>>> transmit is very good, the signal to noise ratio is one of the best =
>> I've
>>>> ever experienced. And if you get one of the new 590S made since Jan =
>> of
>>>> 2014, the ALC mod will have already been made. The only thing that =
>> you
>>>> might want to do is to add the SO3 TCXO crystal oscilator option. It =
>> is
>>>> only necessary if you do a lot of 6 meter ssb or cw work.
>>>>
>>>> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>>>>
>>>> On 10/10/2014 2:15 PM, Jim Gammon 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=20
>>>
>>
>>
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