Yes, and if   you get the Chinese one on ebay, the tcxo that is, no 
soldering is required and it is around $35 which is a third of what 
Kenwood gets.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Fri, 10 Oct 2014, Bob Tinney wrote:

> 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
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