590 uses standard 8 pin round connector for microphone and standard 
assessory plug as other kenwoods for llinear hookup. (480 is different)

I think the receiver is much better and the dsp is certainly better. 
480 is a nice rig though, I still have one.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Thu, 8 Aug 2013, Richard 
Fiorello wrote:

> 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
> same frequencies and transmit power is the same.  Is the receiver
> significantly improved?
> Also some engineer went out of their way to use somewhat different
> connectors for the ts480 microphone and paddle for starters.  When they
> put the ts590 together did they go back to the traditional connectors or
> stay with those on the ts480?
> Thanks
> -- 
> richard
>
>