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| Reviews Summary for Kenwood TS-570D(G) |
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write your own review of the Kenwood TS-570D(G).
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K8DGL
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 30, 2008 05:19
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Nice!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I had the TS-450sat for many years and now that I have the 570 I am pleased to say I like it more.
Menu learning curve is quick and more features than the average ham will ever use.
A total surprise when you use it. A very nice radio for the price.
If there is one thing to nit pick I would have to say it is the internal CW keyer. I operate high speed and once in a while it will send an extra dot. I guess it is a common problem but not enought to derate the radio.
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KC7RIY
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 26, 2008 22:01
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More than I expected
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I got the radio from a friend of mine. He shipped it to me in the original box, and I set it up right away. (of course!)
All I can say is WOW! What a receiver! I've heard mostly Yaesu's in my 10 years of being a ham. Not too many Kenwoods. In my opinion, Yaesu has nothin' on this radio for receive in this price range.
I'm currently using a G5RV with this radio and having no trouble at all making contacts to Hawaii,The Caribbean MM's , and Montenegro!
Operation is a breeze. the menu was a concern with me, but I was cruisin' through it in no time. Ham Radio Deluxe works with this rig like it was made for it. Great looks, excellent sound, and ergonomic controls, all in one portable package.
The only thing that would make me happier is if I found another one of these radios.
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OE3SGU
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Rating: 4/5
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Jun 18, 2008 09:57
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Good (mor than) basic rig
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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If you are looking for a good and decent rig without spending a fortune, give this one a try. It is a joy and easy to operate and gives you plenty of tools. I particularely liked the CW-memories and the filters. I upgraded mine from the D to the DG model and havent regret it, its well worth the money. However, after some time I sold it to (part)finance a new IC-756 pro III and I have never looked back.
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W4PW
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Rating: 5/5
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May 17, 2008 12:03
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Very nice radio for the NORMAL amateur operator. Love it.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have owned this radio since it first came out back in the late 90's. I'm a casual operator and mostly CW at that. Very little mic and it's normally not even connected.
Once you learn to use the buttons and menus, it will be easy for any casual operation and offers more than enough features for normal operations.
If you're a contester, hard core DXer or one of those other types of fanatics, you might want every bell and whistle available, but if not, this is a great little radio.
As I said, I've had mine for 10 years and I've sent it to the repair center once just to have it checked over and aligned, IF NECESSARY.
You can't go wrong if this is a first radio or one to replace another of which you're tired.
I have owned and operated others, including the 850 and 950. Both were more than I needed, but this fits my type operations nicely. And I have the CW filter and Kenwood speaker and wish I had the Kenwood power supply, but don't.
Enjoy a nice little radio, if you can find one. I'm not an electronic technician, but I do have a First Class Radiotelephone (General now) license and worked in broadcasting for 30 years. The sound is good and the operation is easy.
W4PW
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K3EY
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Rating: 3/5
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Apr 20, 2008 06:11
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3 Means Ok---Just OK
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Funny how some radios become sacred years after they are no longer in production and parts are in short supply.
I owned several of these radios. The first runs had the best antenna tuners but Kenwood screwed that up by limiting the tuner range on the later models. The improved DSP with the G model did nothing but change the sound of qrm. The keyers, in the several I owned, all left out a character randomly which made using the internal keyer a joke. Kenwood’s answer to the keyer problem---and they acknowedged that they had a keyer problem--- was to wait until their new radio came out---they were referring to the slopped face 20000.
That was my last Kenwood. My favorite was the TS830 which had a better receiver when loaded with filters.
Many of the reviews keep pounding price versus value trying to convince themselves and others this or that is a great radio when in reality it’s just-- OK and no more.
Like the FT950 is today’s dud the 570 was then---it does its job OK--but surely not great in any measure and that is clearly reflected in the price tag.
These reviews are not a standard to determine reality because they are emotional based. They are strictly opinions based on emotions at the time of their writing. Like a new love affair that seems as heaven but ends in a bitter divorce is how I rate this forum---if there was a rating for this forum. Generally people are rational and honest not on an emotional high when they write these reviews. Regardless too many in the mix have created what we all plainly see--- twisted reality when it comes to these reviews. This forum will never replace Consumer Reports.
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KF4NNA
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 20, 2008 04:22
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Awesome Rig
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I've owned my 570DG for about 3 months now.I waited until I spent some time on it before posting.After working some DX all over half the world with 100 watts on a G5RV I have to say this is a great performer in every way.Very straight forward and easy to use.The tuner is very quick and with a MC-60 desk mic I get great reports.Its too bad Kenwood discontinued this rig because its a solid radio in every way.If you get a chance to pick one up,do it,you wont be sorry.
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9V1RA
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 20, 2008 03:10
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Total pleasure within a small box
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought my TS570D from Ham Radio Outlet when I was in the USA last year. Having been off the air for some years and used to working with larger and older Yaesu radios with the warm glow of tubes, I was slightly apprehensive of this modern technology. Now sadly discontinued, the TS570D has given me many hours of total satisfaction in all respects. I'm not a contest operator or a passionate DX hunter, so for me this radio encapsulates all the features I need for everyday communication on CW and SSB as well as other modes I have yet to fully embrace. For those entering the hobby, this is a graet radio to start with and for those, like me, who are some 40 years into amateur radio and just want a good all round tranceiver, this is undoubtedly the one for you. I have had no problems apart from the tuning control became loose but that was a simple fix. In summary, great value for money with everything you need for day to day amateur radio contained within a small box. I still have the old Yaesu stuff by the way (old habits die hard)!
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G6YTB
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 15, 2008 10:52
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Superb Radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Have owned this radio for 7 years find it easy and simple to use especially the scrolling menu saves having to refer to manual 2 antenna sockets on the rear also useful have a Yaesu FT736 and if you happen to hit the wrong button you have to reset and start from scratch again
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N7IC
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Rating: 4/5
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Feb 26, 2008 07:32
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Nice rig for the price
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought mine used and have had it for about 2 years now. Mine is just the "D" model and not the "D(G)" model.
Start with the minuses. Pretty much in agreement with a lot of writers.
Noise Blanker not that great.
DSP Noise reduction could be better.
Can't turn off AGC. Only a problem when trying to QSO a real weak signal.
Front-end doesnt reject strong nearby signals very well. Definetely install a filter and audio DSP to help out. Then it works fairly well.
Only allowed one IF Filter.
Now the pluses.
TONS OF MENU OPTIONS!!!! I love options :)
CW Auto-weighting very handy for QSK operation. Usually operate around 30-35wpm and been told CW sounds pretty much flawless(except the human errors I make).
Good RX selectivity and sensitivity. You want better? You'll pay more for a rig.
Easy computer hook-up, just a simple serial cable is needed.
Two antenna jacks for two seperate antennas.
Really there is quite a few things I like about this radio, but those are the most I like the most. Somethings could be improved, but it'll be tough to find anything much better in the same price range. I would definetely recommend for a casual operator.
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2E0TZM
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 14, 2008 12:12
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Spot on
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Have owned quite a few radio`s this was my 1st kenwood and its staying. Quick tuner, great receive, the right buttons on the front to save menus, have the digital recorder and filters in which add to this top radio. If you get chanceof one grab it theres no wonder people hang on to them.
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