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N2HUG
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Rating: 4/5
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Jun 26, 2009 06:07
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WOW-Kenwood chose to use DSP-IF
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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May 29,2009 it arrived!and after being a Tech since 1987 I knew I would have to upgrade to get the most out of this Radio, so on Jun. 13,2009 I passed my test to General. WOW I can at last talk on frequencies I only listen on .Radios I owned ( Tempo 2020,Yaesu FT101, Drake R-4B & T4XC,Kenwood TS-680S and TS-520,They were used rigs. The Yaesu FT757GXll) was new and I liked that rig but the Kenwood TS-2000 has a lot of bells and whistle I trying to understand DSP Revive not like the later.Design is cool,ease of use is nice,all else will be understood in time for me. Thank you Kenwood , Keep up the good work!
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W0BKR
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 21, 2009 11:16
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Great for the Money
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have had a number of higher end radios for years and still do. Does the TS-2000 compare? No but then again, it wasn't designed to be a contest radio or a strictly VHF radio, or a dedicated radio when it was designed some 10 plus years ago.
Can it hear the DX? Yes. Can it work the DX? yes. Can it handle crowded band conditions? With some effort.
Keeping in mind, this is a "shack in one box" it won't do all things well but won't cost $10,000 either.
The versatility of the radio is well suited for the casual operator/DXer. If you want something stellar for contesting or really weak signal work, then either get a massive array or some very expensive feedlines and radios. Otherwise, it is the "jeep" of amateur radio.
I don't think anyone can go wrong with this radio. It is much like the older TS-830, or IC-765, generic in nature but with performance.
Not top of the line but was never designed as such.
Not the best "looking" radio but then again, there are ergonomic issues with some other 3-times the cost radios out there as well.
Don't like the looks, don't buy it. Want a spectral display with limited usefulness, buy an ICOM.
For the general amateur public, this is a great radio.
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F4EGA
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 12, 2009 12:18
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Fantastic!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I had a TS-2000 that I sold, big mistake! So I found a TS-2000X and I'm really satisfied with this transceiver, I use it on all bands, but mostly on VHF but you must add an external preamp in 144MHz, I added a LNA ATF54143 and I compared with the couple TS-850/Kuhne TR144H transverter that are near, the TS-2000 and preamp are identical, incredible I still do not come back, I added Inrad filter then the TS-2000 is untouchable!
I tried many different transceivers with all faults and qualities, but the TS-2000 is a universal fact that all these bands with a very good quality.
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W8JN
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Rating: 5/5
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May 3, 2009 23:35
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A 5 however read this review
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is ten year old technology however it sure is a fantastic rig. It is often described as a "shack in the box". You can now find them just starting to drop a few pennies below $1000. I just fired up the skycommand mode and it sure is fun. No other rig on the market like it. Now for the negative. The directions for using skycommand are the worst. Badly written and it fails to tell you simple things like, the entire command system may not function if you dont reset the tnc, and a master reset of the ts2000 and th7dag does not reset the tnc. You need to use and understand hyperterminal for the th7 and hyperterminal or the arps 2000 software for the 2000.The instructions for resetting the tnc are atrocious at best and abysmal at worst. There are a few knowledgeable hams out there who can walk you through skycommand set up. Get on the kenwood ts2000 user group on Yahoo. The rig is a keeper. I really enjoy it however setting up skycommand was like suicide with toenail clippers..... slow and painful
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W9GDH
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 26, 2009 19:45
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Timex
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Owned over two years. Remember this was the first DSP unit made. Over 9 year old design. Yes there are better transceivers out there. It is still one of the best in transmit audio. For the money, the best shack in the box equipment. It takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
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VE3TMT
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 26, 2009 18:18
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Still a great radio
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I've had the TS2000 almost 5 months now, and I think it is a great radio. Before it I would say the highest high end radio I owned was a TS870S, if you can call those high end, and while the 2000 is a nice radio it is not a TS870. But look at what you get...
Coverage from 160 thru 440 all mode, built in TNC, basic yes but in there, DSP, satellite mode, sub-band receiver, and more. Yes it may be archaic and a little behind the times, but it is more than adequate for day to day fun. I hope the rumors are true and KW has a new HF radio ready for next year, but until then the TS2000 suits me just fine.
For the poster who called the radio ugly, if it is so ugly, why did you buy it?
VE3TMT
Member ARRL
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OH4GRM
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 26, 2009 13:29
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Does everything
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have had mt TS-2000 for couple months now. I really like the digital filters and autonotch -feature. I have previously owned IC706 & IC736 and this is the best radio I have ever had. Receive is good and speech processor is very effective.
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W6NFL
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 26, 2009 10:18
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Nice rig
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Im on my second TS-2000 and really shouldn't have sold the first one. This rig has a semi steep learning curve so read the manual. IMHO the rig shouldn't be scored on its appearance. Its like giving it a 4 because it doesn't have 220mhz...hello you should have known that when you bought it...same goes for the appearance. Once i got familiar with various functions, its a pleasure to operate. If i was told i could only have one rig, i would likely pick the TS-2000 for its versatility. In this price range-feature for feature, its hard to beat.
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G4VVQ
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Rating: 4/5
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Apr 26, 2009 03:50
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Good Radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Hi from England, i have had a TS-2000 for sbout 3 years, always worked all right, fan isn't all that noisy in relative terms,i use it with an MC-80 mic i think it's called, it says in instruction book the output is a bit low for vhf 2 meters etc, and to turn the gain up to max for that, i have one of the special edition black ones, only ever transmitted on HF with it, and had good reports on audio, the only thing i don't like about is the appearence, looks awful, knobs are too small,the appearence of the front to me look all congested and awful hi, but it's reliable and works ok, so not a bad radio, and i have had a few, so if your thinking of buying one and not too worried about the appearence go for it...Fred Near London England.
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K8ALM
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 22, 2009 06:39
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Great rig!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I was off the air for a few years and when I got back on the air three years ago I did a lot of research on rigs before I purchased. There are a lot of very expensive rigs on the market and a lot of them have similar features. I chose the TS-2000 because I believe it has as much bang for the buck as any other rig. I really like this rig and I especially like the fact it allows me to work satellites! It is one heck of a versatile transceiver.
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