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--Lou K2LKK



At 06:51 PM 9/29/2007 -0600, you wrote:
>well...not quite as accessible as a rig can get...it could read out SWR and
>ALC readings as well...or does the 480 read ALC already?
>73
>Colin, V A6BKX
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 8:20 AM
>Subject: Re: TS480 Vs. TS2000
>
>
> > Anthony,
> >
> > His question concerned accessibility.  In terms of the 480, it is a bit
>more
> > accessible as mike level, power output all talk in the 480 which in the
>2000
> > they are just beeps.  The 480 si therefore a bit more accessible, as
>accessible
> > as a rig can get actually.
> >
> > Steve, K8SP
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:51 PM
> > Subject: Re: TS480 Vs. TS2000
> >
> >
> > Hi Eric;
> >
> > If you had a TS570 then, the TS2000 is not much different.
> >
> > The only difference is that you will have vhf and uhf capabilities in one
> > radio.
> >
> > However, the major difference I found between both radios is that the
> > transmit audio on the 480 does not have that Kenwood signature foot print.
> >
> > Also, the micas are wired a little different so that if you try to use an
> > MC60A or something similar, the results will not be what you want.
> >
> > If I had to use a 480, I would use a 570 so, if you go with the 2000
>you'll
> > be fine.
> >
> > 73 De Anthony W2AJV
> > [log in to unmask]
> > ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 6:28 PM
> > Subject: TS480 Vs. TS2000
> >
> >
> > > Hello listers,
> > > I' considering purchasing an accessible radio before Christmas for =
> > > operation out of an apartment setting running mostly low power.
> > >
> > > Are there any major differences accessibility wise between the Kenwood =
> > > TS480 and the TS2000?
> > >
> > > For my needs I suspect the TS480 will do the trick.
> > >
> > > Is one rig more accessible than the other using the built in synthesizer
>=
> > > in respect to how much the menus talk etc?
> > >
> > > Also I notice there are two programs for controling the rigs that can be
>=
> > > downloaded from the Kenwood site.
> > >
> > > What is the difference and how well do either of these work with Jaws or
>=
> > > Window-Eyes.
> > >
> > > I had a Kenwood TS570 at one time that was quite accessible.
> > >
> > > I've given up on Yaesu rigs accessibility wise. I figure too much =
> > > sighted help will be needed.
> > >
> > > I also have an Icom R75 receiver with the built in speech and all the =
> > > filters. Still had to get a sighted ham friend come over and set up the
>=
> > > filters off the menus for me.
> > >
> > > This is one reason I'd probably not purchase the Icom 718.
> > >
> > > Any comments would be grately appreciated.
> > >
> > > I really enjoy being on this list. This one and the Optacon list are the
>=
> > > only lists I subscribe too.
> > >
> > > Thanks once again,
> > >
> > > 73,
> > >
> > > Eric
> > > KU3I
> > >
> >
> >
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Louis Kim Kline
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