I usually deal with HRO and I (and others) have had them install speech 
boards n/c.  Over the years I've also dealt with Giga parts, R andL, and 
universal Radio, and of course there are others out there.

You need to do some homework and see who is offering what at the time 
you purchase.   Besides price, you need to factor in shipping charges 
(if any), and  if there is any cost to install the speech board.    Of 
course, you can always try installing it yourself, or have a sighted 
person do it.

The only speech option is the VGS-1.   You can select in menus what you 
want each of the 2 front panel pf keys to speak.

73, Steve KW3A

On 8/8/2013 5:26 PM, Howard Traxler wrote:
> Would those who reply to Kent, please reply on-list?  I am having the =
> same questing as he.  And how to be sure that the proper speech options =
> are installed.  It's gonna be hard enough to learn the thing not adding =
> the difficulty of determining whether or not it is set up correctly.  =
> Thank you anybody.
> 73
> The Other Howard, WA9RYF
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: "Kent Plemmons" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 4:11 PM
> Subject: Re: ts590
>
>
>> I am considering purchasing a Ts-590s very soon.  Where would you =
> suggest
>> that I look to purchase re price, service etc.  I know about H R O so =
> I'm
>> considering other sources.
>> =20
>> Thanks
>> =20
>> Kent Plemmons
>> Near Waynesville NC
>> Kk4fff
>> Skype: kent.plemmons
>> =20
>> =20
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators =
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Ed Malmgren
>> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 2:47 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: ts590
>> =20
>> Richard, yes the 590 has the old time connectors which is much nicer =
> in my
>> opinion.  Also the r x is quite a bit better especially if your =
> working dx
>> with all the big pileups you have to contend with.  It is a great =
> radio and
>> the Sherwood tests show it also.  73.
>> Ed   K7UC
>> =20
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 12:38 PM
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: ts590
>> =20
>>> Hi;
>>> I posted this question a week or two ago  but lets try rephrasing.  I =
>
>>> currently own a ts480-s-a-t and am reasonably familiar with that =
> radio.
>>>   I wonder what I'm getting if I upgrade to the ts590?  It covers the=20
>>> same frequencies and transmit power is the same.  Is the receiver=20
>>> significantly improved?
>>> Also some engineer went out of their way to use somewhat different=20
>>> connectors for the ts480 microphone and paddle for starters.  When=20
>>> they put the ts590 together did they go back to the traditional=20
>>> connectors or stay with those on the ts480?
>>> Thanks
>>> --
>>> richard
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