Kenwood TS-520, 520S & 520SE
 

I've seen some of these (only on the net) and have become interested in
maybe purchasing one in the future.

My question is: which model is the best? Other than the fact that the 520
has no 160m band (I believe this is correct), what are other differences?

Thanks!
David

Hi,
?? never heard that they doesn't work on 160m...
Other proof, the antenna tuner is preset to match 18 sub-bands between 1.8
and 28 MHz
Of course they work on 160 meters, as any good RTX !
but maybe not your antenna... Hi !

Review of TS-570D and others :
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/qsl-ts570.htm
Other models not reviewed : TS-570MG : 50W, and VG : 10W, 50 MHz 20W.

Thierry, ON4SKY

"David 01" wrote in message
...
I've seen some of these (only on the net) and have become interested in
maybe purchasing one in the future.

My question is: which model is the best? Other than the fact that the 520
has no 160m band (I believe this is correct), what are other differences?

Thanks!
David

Hi,
?? never heard that they doesn't work on 160m...
Other proof, the antenna tuner is preset to match 18 sub-bands between 1.8
and 28 MHz
Of course they work on 160 meters, as any good RTX !
but maybe not your antenna... Hi !

Review of TS-570D and others :
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/qsl-ts570.htm
Other models not reviewed : TS-570MG : 50W, and VG : 10W, 50 MHz 20W.

Thierry, ON4SKY

"David 01" wrote in message
...
I've seen some of these (only on the net) and have become interested in
maybe purchasing one in the future.

My question is: which model is the best? Other than the fact that the 520
has no 160m band (I believe this is correct), what are other differences?

Thanks!
David

I am not sure what the previous post is talking about, but...The TS520S is
the best one. The 520 is the original, and does not have 160...but it does
have the dc-dc converter built in...if you want to use it mobile (??)
The SE was the last version, but I am not sure what were the diff's there. I
don't think it had the heater switch....
I have a 520S, and it will go down as a classic. Still has better sounding
SSB than say a 756PRO!!
.....Dave
"Thierry" To answer me in private use
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/post.htm wrote in message
...
Hi,
?? never heard that they doesn't work on 160m...
Other proof, the antenna tuner is preset to match 18 sub-bands between 1.8
and 28 MHz
Of course they work on 160 meters, as any good RTX !
but maybe not your antenna... Hi !

Review of TS-570D and others :
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/qsl-ts570.htm
Other models not reviewed : TS-570MG : 50W, and VG : 10W, 50 MHz 20W.

Thierry, ON4SKY

"David 01" wrote in message
...
I've seen some of these (only on the net) and have become interested in
maybe purchasing one in the future.

My question is: which model is the best? Other than the fact that the
520
has no 160m band (I believe this is correct), what are other
differences?

Thanks!
David

I am not sure what the previous post is talking about, but...The TS520S is
the best one. The 520 is the original, and does not have 160...but it does
have the dc-dc converter built in...if you want to use it mobile (??)
The SE was the last version, but I am not sure what were the diff's there. I
don't think it had the heater switch....
I have a 520S, and it will go down as a classic. Still has better sounding
SSB than say a 756PRO!!
.....Dave
"Thierry" To answer me in private use
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/post.htm wrote in message
...
Hi,
?? never heard that they doesn't work on 160m...
Other proof, the antenna tuner is preset to match 18 sub-bands between 1.8
and 28 MHz
Of course they work on 160 meters, as any good RTX !
but maybe not your antenna... Hi !

Review of TS-570D and others :
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/qsl-ts570.htm
Other models not reviewed : TS-570MG : 50W, and VG : 10W, 50 MHz 20W.

Thierry, ON4SKY

"David 01" wrote in message
...
I've seen some of these (only on the net) and have become interested in
maybe purchasing one in the future.

My question is: which model is the best? Other than the fact that the
520
has no 160m band (I believe this is correct), what are other
differences?

Thanks!
David

David,
The 520S is supposed to be the best one. For a few more bucks,
get a TS-820S. I've got one and I really like it. 160-10 with DC
or 110VAC built in. Variable speech processor, 6146 finals.

If you want the WARC bands, get a TS-830S. This rig has a
few more bells and whistles.

All of these rigs are basically the same. Very solid, reliable rigs with
excellent performance (IMO).

Steve W6SSP

David 01 wrote in message
...
I've seen some of these (only on the net) and have become interested in
maybe purchasing one in the future.

My question is: which model is the best? Other than the fact that the 520
has no 160m band (I believe this is correct), what are other differences?

Thanks!
David

David,
The 520S is supposed to be the best one. For a few more bucks,
get a TS-820S. I've got one and I really like it. 160-10 with DC
or 110VAC built in. Variable speech processor, 6146 finals.

If you want the WARC bands, get a TS-830S. This rig has a
few more bells and whistles.

All of these rigs are basically the same. Very solid, reliable rigs with
excellent performance (IMO).

Steve W6SSP

David 01 wrote in message
...
I've seen some of these (only on the net) and have become interested in
maybe purchasing one in the future.

My question is: which model is the best? Other than the fact that the 520
has no 160m band (I believe this is correct), what are other differences?

Thanks!
David

Thanks for the reply and all the valuable information.

David

"Dave Edwards" wrote in message
...
I am not sure what the previous post is talking about, but...The TS520S is
the best one. The 520 is the original, and does not have 160...but it does
have the dc-dc converter built in...if you want to use it mobile (??)
The SE was the last version, but I am not sure what were the diff's there.
I
don't think it had the heater switch....
I have a 520S, and it will go down as a classic. Still has better sounding
SSB than say a 756PRO!!
....Dave
"Thierry" To answer me in private use
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/post.htm wrote in message
...
Hi,
?? never heard that they doesn't work on 160m...
Other proof, the antenna tuner is preset to match 18 sub-bands between
1.8
and 28 MHz
Of course they work on 160 meters, as any good RTX !
but maybe not your antenna... Hi !

Review of TS-570D and others :
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/qsl-ts570.htm
Other models not reviewed : TS-570MG : 50W, and VG : 10W, 50 MHz 20W.

Thierry, ON4SKY

"David 01" wrote in message
...
I've seen some of these (only on the net) and have become interested
in
maybe purchasing one in the future.

My question is: which model is the best? Other than the fact that the
520
has no 160m band (I believe this is correct), what are other
differences?

Thanks!
David

Thanks for the reply and all the valuable information.

David

"Dave Edwards" wrote in message
...
I am not sure what the previous post is talking about, but...The TS520S is
the best one. The 520 is the original, and does not have 160...but it does
have the dc-dc converter built in...if you want to use it mobile (??)
The SE was the last version, but I am not sure what were the diff's there.
I
don't think it had the heater switch....
I have a 520S, and it will go down as a classic. Still has better sounding
SSB than say a 756PRO!!
....Dave
"Thierry" To answer me in private use
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/post.htm wrote in message
...
Hi,
?? never heard that they doesn't work on 160m...
Other proof, the antenna tuner is preset to match 18 sub-bands between
1.8
and 28 MHz
Of course they work on 160 meters, as any good RTX !
but maybe not your antenna... Hi !

Review of TS-570D and others :
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/qsl-ts570.htm
Other models not reviewed : TS-570MG : 50W, and VG : 10W, 50 MHz 20W.

Thierry, ON4SKY

"David 01" wrote in message
...
I've seen some of these (only on the net) and have become interested
in
maybe purchasing one in the future.

My question is: which model is the best? Other than the fact that the
520
has no 160m band (I believe this is correct), what are other
differences?

Thanks!
David

Thanks for the reply and info. I'll look at those also.

David

"Steve" wrote in message
...
David,
The 520S is supposed to be the best one. For a few more bucks,
get a TS-820S. I've got one and I really like it. 160-10 with DC
or 110VAC built in. Variable speech processor, 6146 finals.

If you want the WARC bands, get a TS-830S. This rig has a
few more bells and whistles.

All of these rigs are basically the same. Very solid, reliable rigs with
excellent performance (IMO).

Steve W6SSP

David 01 wrote in message
...
I've seen some of these (only on the net) and have become interested in
maybe purchasing one in the future.

My question is: which model is the best? Other than the fact that the
520
has no 160m band (I believe this is correct), what are other
differences?

Thanks!
David