Hello, i'd like to know the differences between the Kenwood TS-2000 sold in
USA and the one sold in EU.
Can i use an USA specs model in the EU, and vice versa?

Thanks,
Riccardo

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Rightrik wrote:

Hello, i'd like to know the differences between the Kenwood TS-2000 sold in
USA and the one sold in EU.

For details I suggest that you download the TS-2000 owner's manual
from Kenwood's amateur-radio web site. See pages 105-109.

The biggest difference I see at short notice are in frequency
coverage... not in the actual electronics (I think) but in what
frequencies the transmitter will agree to key up. For example, in the
U.S. model will transmit from 3.5 - 4.0 MHz and from 7.0 - 7.3 MHz.
The EU models will transmit only from 3.5 - 3.8 and 7.0 - 7.1 MHz.
Similar differences exist for other bands, as well.

The main and sub-receivers have some restrictions in the EU which
don't exist in the US model - the US model is more broadbanded.

Can i use an USA specs model in the EU, and vice versa?

The spurious-emissions levels are identical, so I don't think you'd
have RFI/EMI issues.

I believe I recall that some EU areas have restrictions on the ability
to _receive_ signals outside the amateur band, which don't exist in
the US.

So... if you bring an EU model into the US, I believe it'll work fine,
but it won't be able to transmit in certain frequencies where U.S.
amateurs do have privileges, and won't be able to receive in certain
amateur and non-amateur frequencies permitted in the US. I don't see
any capabilities in the EU unit which would violate US law or
regulations.

In the other direction - a US model could allow an EU amateur to
either receive or transmit on frequencies where this is not permitted
by law in the EU. I don't know whether it's illegal to import-or-
possess a radio capable of doing this, or whether it's OK to have the
radio as long as you don't actually _use_ it in a way which breaks
local law/regulations. You'd have to speak with an EU lawyer to
determine this, or talk to a well-informed amateur radio group in
Europe.

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Thank you very much Dave.
I assume that's not possible to setup an USA spesc TS-2000 in EU specs
working on menus (like it's possible with some rtx, ie Yaesu FT-100d).

The cost of Kenwood TS-2000 in the USA is much lower than in EU, so i'd
really would like to buy it overseas...
But i'd like to have an EU specs model, if possible :-)

Thanks again,
Riccardo

In article ,
Rightrik wrote:

Thank you very much Dave.
I assume that's not possible to setup an USA spesc TS-2000 in EU specs
working on menus (like it's possible with some rtx, ie Yaesu FT-100d).

I don't know if that's possible.

The band configuration of the TS-2000 seems to be controlled by a
combination of factors. As with many radios, there are some
surface-mount pull-up/down resistors which are read by the CPU at
hard-reset time - these can be removed to enable wideband transmit and
receive.

I suspect that the finer-grain control of the band access is
controlled by the firmware. There may be different firmware versions
for the US and EU, or the firmware might be reading another
pullup/pulldown or a serial-number or region register to figure out
what regional bandplan to implement. It _might_ be possible to load
EU firmware into a US transeiver, or vice versa, but I'm afraid I have
no details as to where or how.

--
Dave Platt AE6EO
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boycott any company which has the gall to send me such ads!

Thank you very much Dave !

Riccardo

Thank you very much Dave !

Riccardo

In article ,
Rightrik wrote:

Thank you very much Dave.
I assume that's not possible to setup an USA spesc TS-2000 in EU specs
working on menus (like it's possible with some rtx, ie Yaesu FT-100d).

I don't know if that's possible.

The band configuration of the TS-2000 seems to be controlled by a
combination of factors. As with many radios, there are some
surface-mount pull-up/down resistors which are read by the CPU at
hard-reset time - these can be removed to enable wideband transmit and
receive.

I suspect that the finer-grain control of the band access is
controlled by the firmware. There may be different firmware versions
for the US and EU, or the firmware might be reading another
pullup/pulldown or a serial-number or region register to figure out
what regional bandplan to implement. It _might_ be possible to load
EU firmware into a US transeiver, or vice versa, but I'm afraid I have
no details as to where or how.

--
Dave Platt AE6EO
Hosting the Jade Warrior home page: http://www.radagast.org/jade-warrior
I do _not_ wish to receive unsolicited commercial email, and I will
boycott any company which has the gall to send me such ads!

Thank you very much Dave.
I assume that's not possible to setup an USA spesc TS-2000 in EU specs
working on menus (like it's possible with some rtx, ie Yaesu FT-100d).

The cost of Kenwood TS-2000 in the USA is much lower than in EU, so i'd
really would like to buy it overseas...
But i'd like to have an EU specs model, if possible :-)

Thanks again,
Riccardo

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| Hello, i'd like to know the differences between the Kenwood TS-2000 sold
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| USA and the one sold in EU.
| Can i use an USA specs model in the EU, and vice versa?
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| Thanks,
| Riccardo
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Hi, Riccardo,

as courtesy to the group, i will answer in english.

A fellow HAM, OE8GMQ purchased a TS2000 through Gigaparts www.gigaparts.com
early this year. there are, up to now, no known issues with the radio, and
he is very happy with it. Some issues do arise with importing US models into
EU, as they dont have the CE-certification. This only applies, when the item
is SENT to you by the seller. If you take it with you after a visit in the
US, Amateur Radio appliances are free of customs fees, but you have to pay
for the applicable european sles tax, eg. 20 % in Austria, or 16 % in
Germany, it is called Import Tax. On the other hand, you dont have to pay
the sales taxes in the US.

As the price difference between EU and US is that great, (retail price US ~$
1700, EU~ Euro 3000) it pays off to make a short trip to the east coast for
the shipping fee (he paid 250 USD) and get you a nice week in NYC or
anywhere you want for the rest of the difference.

Another fellow HAM OE8KDK went to the HAMVENTION at Dayton this year to buy
a TS480. In comparision to buying the rig in Austria or Germany, he had a
free trip to Dayton.

What I dont know about, but what you should consider is the warranty
situation. If this is of importance for you,
you might have to take this into account when thinking about such a deal.


Good luck and 73
OE8SOQ
Helmut

What I dont know about, but what you should consider is the warranty
situation. If this is of importance for you,
you might have to take this into account when thinking about such a deal.

Thank you Helmut, probably this is the biggest "problem" in case of an
international overseas buy.
I have to think about it.

Riccardo