I'm thinking about just saving up and getting either the 2000 or   start with the 480, and maybe getting the 2000 or maybe even the 590… later on down the road…

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> On Jul 20, 2015, at 11:10 PM, howard kaufman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Well that would give different answers for every question.
> You could argue the basic kx-3 for cost, but not if you need 100 watts, a
> wider range tuner, 2 meters and 440 MHZ and speech.  Each options adds to
> the purchase price.  The k-3 is similar, but the 100 watt amplifier fits in
> the same case as the radio, which makes it less portable.  The k-3 does its
> functions using more hardware, while the k-3 does it all with software.
> So you see, the answer gets complicated.  Its rather like buying a house,
> what is essential, and what can you compromise on?
> There is no best, the question is what is the best for you?
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Dustin Thompson
> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 9:44 PM
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> Subject: Re: Accessible Transceivers
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>>> All of the above=E2=80=A6