Just find yourself another TS-850. They are nice radios and retain
there value. Watch out for TS-440S they have numerous problems that
can be fix but something that you might not what to do. If you want to
stay in the Kenwood line TS-450 are selling fairly cheap and are a nice
radio and small or go for a Icon if you want to switch like and one of
the 706 series radios.

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My main rig is a Kenwood TS-850S. I am considering getting a back up
rig for it.

Main interest is cw. Internal Antenna Tuner is nice. Bands higher
than 10m not that important.

What models do you recommend that: represent good value, reliable, can
still be serviced (if used)?

Will appreciate opinions on this.

Thanks & 73,
Russ K3Pi