That sure sounds like a nice rig for sure.  

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:28 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: kenwood ts590s

Tom,

I'd rather win a TS-590S.

Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 18:37
Subject: Re: kenwood ts590s


>    Thanks, Steve and Alan for the confirmation on the TS590S price.
>
> Now, if I could only win the lottery!  ()grin)
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:14 PM
> Subject: Re: kenwood ts590s
>
>
> Tom,
>
> The radio costs $1800 without the speech chip, and I assume the price for
> the chip is the same as it has been.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 11:32
> Subject: Re: kenwood ts590s
>
>
>>    Anyone know the approximate cost, including the speech chip?
>>
>> 73 de KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:55 AM
>> Subject: kenwood ts590s
>>
>>
>> This is hf + 6m.  100 watts, all mode, uses the vgs1 speech board.
>> Dual roofing  filters, similar conversion scheme to the elecraft k3.
>> I am currently editing the manual into decent text, will post  on
>> icanworkthisthing when ready hopefully next week some time.
>>
>