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I'm trying to decide between the Kenwood TS570SG and the Icom IC746pro.
I realize this is one of those Chevy vs. Ford debates, but would someone care to convince me either way? Javier- The Kenwwod is either a 570S with Six Meters, or a 570G without. I don't think there is a 570SG. I think you've nailed it as far as different people having different opinions. Personally, I would prefer Kenwood over Icom, but find that Kenwood has not been keeping up in recent years. Consider that the IC-746Pro is more expensive than the TS-570. Unless cost is a deciding factor, one might expect the Icom to be better. One thing I would consider, is whether the DSP operates at the audio level or at the IF level. I believe the Kenwood's DSP is audio only, but I'm not sure about the Icom. Reviews I've read indicate the IF DSP is superior, and that audio DSP leaves a strong background noise that can be tiring to listen to. 73, Fred, K4DII |
TS57SG vs. IC746pro
I'm trying to decide between the Kenwood TS570SG and the Icom IC746pro.
I realize this is one of those Chevy vs. Ford debates, but would someone care to convince me either way? Javier- The Kenwwod is either a 570S with Six Meters, or a 570G without. I don't think there is a 570SG. I think you've nailed it as far as different people having different opinions. Personally, I would prefer Kenwood over Icom, but find that Kenwood has not been keeping up in recent years. Consider that the IC-746Pro is more expensive than the TS-570. Unless cost is a deciding factor, one might expect the Icom to be better. One thing I would consider, is whether the DSP operates at the audio level or at the IF level. I believe the Kenwood's DSP is audio only, but I'm not sure about the Icom. Reviews I've read indicate the IF DSP is superior, and that audio DSP leaves a strong background noise that can be tiring to listen to. 73, Fred, K4DII |
I like all of the radios mentioned, but I would have to go with the Icom in
this instance. Ed, NM2K "Fred McKenzie" wrote in message ... I'm trying to decide between the Kenwood TS570SG and the Icom IC746pro. I realize this is one of those Chevy vs. Ford debates, but would someone care to convince me either way? Javier- The Kenwwod is either a 570S with Six Meters, or a 570G without. I don't think there is a 570SG. I think you've nailed it as far as different people having different opinions. Personally, I would prefer Kenwood over Icom, but find that Kenwood has not been keeping up in recent years. Consider that the IC-746Pro is more expensive than the TS-570. Unless cost is a deciding factor, one might expect the Icom to be better. One thing I would consider, is whether the DSP operates at the audio level or at the IF level. I believe the Kenwood's DSP is audio only, but I'm not sure about the Icom. Reviews I've read indicate the IF DSP is superior, and that audio DSP leaves a strong background noise that can be tiring to listen to. 73, Fred, K4DII |
I like all of the radios mentioned, but I would have to go with the Icom in
this instance. Ed, NM2K "Fred McKenzie" wrote in message ... I'm trying to decide between the Kenwood TS570SG and the Icom IC746pro. I realize this is one of those Chevy vs. Ford debates, but would someone care to convince me either way? Javier- The Kenwwod is either a 570S with Six Meters, or a 570G without. I don't think there is a 570SG. I think you've nailed it as far as different people having different opinions. Personally, I would prefer Kenwood over Icom, but find that Kenwood has not been keeping up in recent years. Consider that the IC-746Pro is more expensive than the TS-570. Unless cost is a deciding factor, one might expect the Icom to be better. One thing I would consider, is whether the DSP operates at the audio level or at the IF level. I believe the Kenwood's DSP is audio only, but I'm not sure about the Icom. Reviews I've read indicate the IF DSP is superior, and that audio DSP leaves a strong background noise that can be tiring to listen to. 73, Fred, K4DII |
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Of the three radios, only the Icom has IF level DSP.... could be important, depending on your operating conditions and needs. Ed |
Of the three radios, only the Icom has IF level DSP.... could be important, depending on your operating conditions and needs. Ed |
(Fred McKenzie) writes:
(Fred McKenzie) writes: The Kenwwod is either a 570S with Six Meters, or a 570G without. I don't think there is a 570SG. The nomenclature is TS570DG without 6m and TS570SG with. Javier- That's what old age will do for you! Now I remember the "G" stands for DSP. Well, it's so intuitive, isn't it... G for DSP... 73, -jav w6vms |
"Ed G." writes:
Of the three radios, only the Icom has IF level DSP.... could be important, depending on your operating conditions and needs. Does DSP really help? To the point of eliminating the need for xtal filters? Or does it get swamped in the presence of strong adjacent signals? 73, -jav w6vms |
"Ed G." writes:
Of the three radios, only the Icom has IF level DSP.... could be important, depending on your operating conditions and needs. Does DSP really help? To the point of eliminating the need for xtal filters? Or does it get swamped in the presence of strong adjacent signals? 73, -jav w6vms |
If you want the best DSP possible, get the Clear Speech 2 from Am-Com.
www.amcominc.com "Javier Henderson" wrote in message ... "Ed G." writes: Of the three radios, only the Icom has IF level DSP.... could be important, depending on your operating conditions and needs. Does DSP really help? To the point of eliminating the need for xtal filters? Or does it get swamped in the presence of strong adjacent signals? 73, -jav w6vms |
If you want the best DSP possible, get the Clear Speech 2 from Am-Com.
www.amcominc.com "Javier Henderson" wrote in message ... "Ed G." writes: Of the three radios, only the Icom has IF level DSP.... could be important, depending on your operating conditions and needs. Does DSP really help? To the point of eliminating the need for xtal filters? Or does it get swamped in the presence of strong adjacent signals? 73, -jav w6vms |
If you are blind and need a good talking radio get the 570SG, but if you do
not need the talker, HANDS DOWN get the 746. I do not think you need to spend the extra money for the pro. You will have 100 watts out on HF, 6 meter and 2 meters. ALL MODE.. Also you will have a Fishfinder Display. :-) K5JOE Had them both, love the 746. http://www.k5joe.com "Javier Henderson" wrote in message ... I'm trying to decide between the Kenwood TS570SG and the Icom IC746pro. I realize this is one of those Chevy vs. Ford debates, but would someone care to convince me either way? 73, -jav w6vms |
If you are blind and need a good talking radio get the 570SG, but if you do
not need the talker, HANDS DOWN get the 746. I do not think you need to spend the extra money for the pro. You will have 100 watts out on HF, 6 meter and 2 meters. ALL MODE.. Also you will have a Fishfinder Display. :-) K5JOE Had them both, love the 746. http://www.k5joe.com "Javier Henderson" wrote in message ... I'm trying to decide between the Kenwood TS570SG and the Icom IC746pro. I realize this is one of those Chevy vs. Ford debates, but would someone care to convince me either way? 73, -jav w6vms |
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