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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