Hi Jim,

My understanding is that Kenwood is coming out with an updated TS590SG 
next year.  It will have improved digital modes and a much higher 
price.   From traffic on the TS590 list, guys are guessing the the price 
will be around $2000.  Kenwood is also planning a software update for 
present 590 owners.  This software update will give some of the features 
available on the SG model.  One of the new features of the software 
update is that the VSG1 will announce when the drive mode has been 
turned on.  Current TS590s are selling for around $1249.00.

Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]

On 10/9/2014 11:41 PM, Jim Gammon wrote:
> I called our local HRO last week and the manager there told me he
> was not aware of a "new" TS590, just some firmware updates.  Not
> owning one I have no idea other than that what to ask about a new
> radio.  Maybe someone going to Pacificon out here on the west
> coast will find out some new information.  Jim WA6EKS
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Fiorello <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Thu, 9 Oct 2014 21:57:10 -0400
> Subject: ts590
>
> Hi;
> Has anyone received any info as to what will be new and exciting
> in the
> ts590gs compared with the current ts-590?  Also, although the
> manual is
> available, I wonder if anyone has put together any sort of
> tutorial for
> the 590.  Someone did one for the ts480 which was basically a set
> of mp3
> files that you can download from the handihams site.  It made
> getting
> started with the radio infinitely less difficult.
> Also, just have to ask, any screen reader users tried the remote
> handiham base units?  The skype part of the problem should be
> manageable
> but no idea how or if the control software works.  I'd have to
> play with
> Skype a bit first but who knows what the future holds.
>
> --
> richard