well...not quite as accessible as a rig can get...it could read out SWR and
ALC readings as well...or does the 480 read ALC already?
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 8:20 AM
Subject: Re: TS480 Vs. TS2000


> Anthony,
>
> His question concerned accessibility.  In terms of the 480, it is a bit
more
> accessible as mike level, power output all talk in the 480 which in the
2000
> they are just beeps.  The 480 si therefore a bit more accessible, as
accessible
> as a rig can get actually.
>
> Steve, K8SP
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:51 PM
> Subject: Re: TS480 Vs. TS2000
>
>
> Hi Eric;
>
> If you had a TS570 then, the TS2000 is not much different.
>
> The only difference is that you will have vhf and uhf capabilities in one
> radio.
>
> However, the major difference I found between both radios is that the
> transmit audio on the 480 does not have that Kenwood signature foot print.
>
> Also, the micas are wired a little different so that if you try to use an
> MC60A or something similar, the results will not be what you want.
>
> If I had to use a 480, I would use a 570 so, if you go with the 2000
you'll
> be fine.
>
> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 6:28 PM
> Subject: TS480 Vs. TS2000
>
>
> > Hello listers,
> > I' considering purchasing an accessible radio before Christmas for =
> > operation out of an apartment setting running mostly low power.
> >
> > Are there any major differences accessibility wise between the Kenwood =
> > TS480 and the TS2000?
> >
> > For my needs I suspect the TS480 will do the trick.
> >
> > Is one rig more accessible than the other using the built in synthesizer
=
> > in respect to how much the menus talk etc?
> >
> > Also I notice there are two programs for controling the rigs that can be
=
> > downloaded from the Kenwood site.
> >
> > What is the difference and how well do either of these work with Jaws or
=
> > Window-Eyes.
> >
> > I had a Kenwood TS570 at one time that was quite accessible.
> >
> > I've given up on Yaesu rigs accessibility wise. I figure too much =
> > sighted help will be needed.
> >
> > I also have an Icom R75 receiver with the built in speech and all the =
> > filters. Still had to get a sighted ham friend come over and set up the
=
> > filters off the menus for me.
> >
> > This is one reason I'd probably not purchase the Icom 718.
> >
> > Any comments would be grately appreciated.
> >
> > I really enjoy being on this list. This one and the Optacon list are the
=
> > only lists I subscribe too.
> >
> > Thanks once again,
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Eric
> > KU3I
> >
>
>
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