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

Of the three radios, only the Icom has IF level DSP.... could be
important, depending on your operating conditions and needs.



Ed

"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

"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

Of the three radios, only the Icom has IF level DSP.... could be
important, depending on your operating conditions and needs.



Ed

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

(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. See the
brochure at Kenwood's website, for example.

The original models were TS570S and TS570D.

-jav