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| In article , "Dutchm@n"
| wrote:
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| One of my rigs is a TS570S.
| I expected Kenwood to put out a matching VHF/UHF
| all mode and am rather disappointed.
| Looks like Icom is the only choice such as the
| IC821 or 910 as a companion.
|
| ZS6KR
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| TS-2000 a very capable VHF/UHF/HF, SSB/AM/FM/PKT/RTTY/CW....did I miss
| anything....Oh yes and the birds. It also has a built in .5 PPM TCXO
| which you'll have to pay around $300 U.S. for in the IC-910. Nice to
| have that extra stability for tracking the birds.
|
| You also need to install a mast mounted preamp for the VHF/UHF work
when
| using the TS2000.
|
| Just my opinion of course, but I think a lot of rig for the money.
|
| 73
| Dale, K9VUJ

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| Yes, the Kwd 2000 is OK for the money but surely a
more modular station is much more sensible - not all
in one small box as any breakdown stops all station
activity.
Secondly I prefer a rig that is ergonomic for thick
fingers and dont need to put on glasses to operate.

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