Hi Butch:

I have a TS-2000 also and the fan does run alot; and it is also modulated
with two or three diferent speeds.
You probably noticed that as well.
I leave mine on almost all day long most days, but
turn it off at night.
How costly was that mike?
Sounds very nice.
73s
Lowell   W8QIY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 1:10 PM
Subject: ts2000


| A couple things worth mentioning.  I bought the mc 57 mike for my 2000 and
| it is really cool.  You can use the key pad on the mike to enter memories,
| frequencies and so forth.
|
| I'm trying to define the extra function keys and was wondering if anyone
| has a list ov what the particular numbers mean.  The manual I have in text
| format doesn't appear to list all the choices and they're not numbered or
| anything.  In particular, I'm still trying to figure out a way to just
| turn xmit audio monitor on or off without having to adjust the level each
| time.  So far, that is the only way I can turn it off or on is by changing
| the level.
|
| I find the mike keyboard in the palm of my hand much more convenient than
| reaching for the keys on the radio itself.
|
| Another thing I've wondered about this radio is the internal fan.  It
| appears to run most of the time.  I'm accustomed to leaving my rig on 24
| hours a day, but am a little hesitant to do this on the 2000 because of
| fan wear.  Any thoughts anyone?
| 73s
| Butch Bussen
| wa0vjr