the ts2000 covers all hf bands out of the box except 60 meters. and covers that just fine with a mod.  the only drawback is the built in tuner does not work at 60 meters  5 mhz., but if you have an external tuner it is no problem at all, or if yu have a resonant antenna for 60 meter that works great too..  the ward bands  12 and 17 meters hav been included in every all band rig since the 80s
On Aug 2, 2013, at 4:51 PM, Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> The TS2000 I bought is probably 12 to 15 years old and does not have the 
> 1296 module in it.  It covers the HF bands but probably not 17, or 12 meter 
> bands, and VHF two meters and 70 CM.  I paid $1100 for it.  Jim WA6EKS
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: RJ Sandefur
> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 1:25 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: TS2000
> 
> What was the price range on that radio? RJ
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 3:46 PM
> Subject: TS2000
> 
> 
>> Hi John, funny thing, I recently bought a TS2000 and have not been on HF
>> with it, only two meter SSB.  I also have a TS480 which I am familiar with
>> and it also has more accessible speech with the VS1 chip, but I am glad I
>> have both rigs.  Have never had the luxury of owning two HF rigs until
>> now,
>> in case one goes south.  73, Jim WA6EKS
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: John Miller
>> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 12:40 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Introduction, Kent Plemmons, kk4fff
>> 
>> Very very happy TS-2000 owner here and daily user. It's also a very good
>> radio. I haven't used the VHF/UHF on it in so long I barely remember how
>> but
>> I use it on HF daily and I have no complaints.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Albert Sanchez" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 2:40 PM
>> Subject: Re: Introduction, Kent Plemmons, kk4fff
>> 
>> 
>>> Kent,
>>> I purchased a TS-590 in December of last year and have been absolutely
>>> delighted with the rig, its an awesome rig by itself; add the VGS1 Voice
>>> Guidance board and its even better.Also there are a number of happy '590
>>> owners on this list who will be pleased to answer whatever questions you
>>> might have.
>>> See ya on 40 meters someday,
>>> 73's,
>>> Albert WA7FXB
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Kent Plemmons" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 5:43 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Introduction, Kent Plemmons, kk4fff
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Thank you very much Albert.  I know where Greenville is.  I used to sell
>>>> software etc. to ECU and a long time ago I went to school at NCSU and
>>>> ECU
>>>> always won the football games between us (no surprise).
>>>> 
>>>> I have been looking at the ts-590 for some time and am hoping to get one
>>>> before long.  I had thought about the ts-990 but when I heard the price
>>>> when
>>>> the announced it, it didn't take long to make the decision on the 590.
>>>> I
>>>> don't have enough experience or knowledge to drive something like the
>>>> ts-990
>>>> anyway.  I hope to talk with you sometime soon on the air.  Thank you
>>>> for
>>>> responding,
>>>> 
>>>> Kent
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>>> On Behalf Of Albert Sanchez
>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 7:38 AM
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Re: Introduction, Kent Plemmons, kk4fff
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Kent,
>>>> Welcome to the list. I am in Greenville NC, home of the East Carolina
>>>> University Pirates!
>>>> 
>>>> If you're looking for an HF rig that is accessible you should look at
>>>> the
>>>> Kenwood TS-590.
>>>> 73,
>>>> Albert, WA7FXB
>>>> 
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Kent Plemmons" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 11:51 AM
>>>> Subject: Introduction, Kent Plemmons, kk4fff
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> Good morning blind-hams list.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> My name is Kent Plemmons and I live near Waynesville NC in the Great
>>>>> Smoky
>>>>> Mountains.  This is in the western end of North Carolina not far from
>>>>> the
>>>>> Tennessee border.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Tom Behler in Michigan told me about the Blind-Hams list and I am
>>>>> pleased
>>>>> to
>>>>> be able to join you all.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> I am 57 years old and am married.  I enjoy amateur radio, gardening,
>>>>> beekeeping, technology, Bible study and people.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Presently I have a general class license and My call sign is kk4fff.
>>>>> My
>>>>> interest in amateur radio began in 1994 when I attained a tech plus
>>>>> license
>>>>> (ke4kka) which I unwisely allowed to expire several years ago.
>>>>> 
>>>>> The radios that I have are an Icom IC-275H 2 meter all mode base and a
>>>>> Kenwood TM-V71A mobile that I also use as a base.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I am now in the process of selecting an hf base radio and a suitable
>>>>> antenna(s).  I am looking forward to getting to know some of you all
>>>>> and
>>>>> learning as I indeed have much that I don't know.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thank you,
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Kent Plemmons
>>>>> 
>>>>> Kk4fff
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>