I believe that realistically any of the tranceivers discussed in the 
past few days will do a fine job for nearly all of us.  There are 
better, more expensive choices but unless you are really in to DX or 
contesting you won't notice a bit of difference.  Most of us with 
moderate to good wire antennaes will be well served with any of the 
mid-priced Kenwood or Icom or Yaesu rigs, as well as the Elekraft 
line of equipment.  It comes down to accessibility or other personal choices.
So lets just run 'em and enjoy!
Pat, K9JAuAt 06:02 PM 7/17/2012, you wrote:
>The TS590 is a very nice radio for the money. I like the range of DSP =
>filtering (not just audio filtering either) the TS590 offers. In fact it =
>is a full-featured radio that would meet most of your needs.
>Everyone wil have their own opinion about radios. I for example would =
>like to have the old Tentec Omni V that i used to have, but well I had =
>to sell it many years ago. In any case others will share their =
>thoughts/opinions. con gratulations and enjoy the hobby.
>
>On Jul 17, 2012, at 2:03 PM, Mike Barnard <[log in to unmask]> =
>wrote:
>
> > I have just joined this list and also just received my ham=20
> > license.  I have considered the Kenwood Ts 480, or Ts 570, or the Ts=20=
>
> > 590.  I have heard the reviews oon the ts 480.  Can someone tell me=20
> > anything about the other two rigs.
> > Thanks.=09