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

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From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 12:38 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: ts590

> 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