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N5IVZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 23, 2009 16:34
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Back to Top Form!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Had my 570DG sent to the shop for a receiver intemittent problem and it was solved quickly by Clif at Avvid near Dallas.( a loose wire )
I heard and worked DX today!!
And working the locals here in North America is a breeze again running 40 watts input to a buddipole "hidden" in my lemon tree.
I am a happy camper again...
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K4LVR
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 5, 2009 19:41
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Great features, great value, fixable Receiver
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I recently sold off my venerable 22 year old secondary rig, a Kenwood TS430S and replaced it with this rig. I wanted to get a more modern radio with computer controllability so as to be able to attempt SO2R in contests, and to lighten the load for portable ops, something with a built in tuner and keyer.
My primary radio is another old warrior, a fully InRad equipped Kenwood TS-850S/AT. The ‘570’s operational controls and features closely match the ‘850’s. There is almost no learning curve in the transition. Most of the controls are very similar if not identical. Even most of the function buttons and knobs are in the same place and are labeled the same.
Make no mistake about it; you really CAN feel the difference two thousand dollars make in the controls… However, the 570 has excellent build quality, great styling and is packed with big-radio features like fairly decent QSK, RX and TX audio equalization and “CW Auto-Tune”, among others, that are rare for this price range. If you’re just starting out in HF, it will train you right.
The biggest issue with the TS-570D(G) is the receiver. While it has a very pleasing sound and features both IF shift and Slope Tuning like its Uncle, the TS-950SDX (in this rig, its implemented in “steps” digitally via the AF DSP system) the receiver, in factory stock form, is W-I-D-E. I was warned about this, and those who warned me weren’t kidding.
The biggest problem is that the AGC loop grabs signals in the wide passband and pumps away like crazy. There is nothing the AF DSP can do about this. But this can be minimized with a narrower filter for the I-F.
Another issue is that the rig’s architecture forces you to make a decision… Will you optimize the receiver for SSB or for CW? Why do you have to decide? There is only ONE filter position for a narrow filter!
So, if you own one, or are thinking of getting one, the FIRST thing you should do immediately after you fork over the money is decide on what mode you will optimize and immediately order a narrow filter! This will literally yield quantum leaps in the usability of this radio in a crowded band.
I made the choice to optimize for CW and purchased an InRad #103 400Hz CW filter. This simple to do addition will yield a pretty well behaved, clean and selective receiver, letting you slug it out in crowded DX piles and the occasional contest with confidence.
Although the difference is less pronounced in SSB, I plugged in an InRad 1.8kHz SSB filter from my TS-850’s deck (they are completely interchangeable) and the receiver became much better behaved in SSB mode as well.
With these narrower than stock filters, and in conjunction with the built in AF-DSP, the radio will hold its own and even surpass most in its price range. And the world renowned Kenwood transmit audio quality is built in.
There are LOTS of these rigs out there, and the price is quite reasonable. This rig offers a great value for casual operators as is, is a great second radio for existing Kenwood owners and can become a super starter radio for Rookie Contest Operators. The Big Rig features are all there, and with the addition of a simple, relatively inexpensive, additional filter, you will end up with a solid rig that will serve you for years to come.
Lu-W4LT
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K0PIR
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 3, 2009 03:28
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Outstanding Audio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've owned mine for years and always get great unsolicited audio reports.
The only cons I have are the filters, ie. only one filter bank and the receiver occasionally drops after unkeying when using an amp on SSB. That has to do with the relay I'm told.
Great radio and great price.
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DL7ISA
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Rating: 0/5
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Nov 18, 2008 09:51
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Useless
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The TS-570DG I had, had the serial number 20400158. The Transmitt Audio was bad, that gave me a hard time and I tried many Mics. The DSP produced only Distortions. When the warranty time was almost over, the Finals blew. Glad I got rid of it.
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W6NFL
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 4, 2008 13:59
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Nice rig
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I own both The Kenwood TS-570DG and an Icom 756PROIII. A gentleman a couple of posts back mentions he can hear weak cw signals better on the 570. Well that is certainly not the case with me. The digital IF filtering on my PROIII enables me to hear a better on it vs the 570 which btw does not have digital IF filtering. Its dsp is only in the AF. The 570DG stands tall in its price range but please dont try to compare it to the PROIII. The 570DG is no longer in production but the Kenwood 480sat is and i also give high praise for it and own one of those too. Its every bit as capable as the 570 imho.
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W3NRL
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 3, 2008 20:35
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My Little work horse
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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What can i say that the previous reviews haven't said, I am not going to compare this to my
FT-2000 or my Icom 756 PRO, or TS -2000 or TenTec jupiter or any other rig i have in my shack no this is my fun radio and my work horse i have my TS-570D(G) on 24 hours and worked the world. Yes i know the NB does very little if any thing but my other rigs NB does about the same.... i use my TS-570D(G) on digital mode, am, CW, SSB i enjoy working the world with my little work horse.
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K4ZMI
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 3, 2008 20:06
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compared to the ic756pro3
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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With the 270hz filter turned on in the menu, dsp on 200, noise reduction on 2. during high atmospheric noise,my little kenwood pulls out weak cw signals better than my ic756pro3.
during these high noise periods, the icom has pops and clicks when using the noise reduction. the pops coincide with the peak static crashes and the s meter shows jumps with the peak crashes. my kenwood does not have these problems.
I've posted this same comparison in the ic756pro3 section and have practically been told that I don't know what I am talking about. cmon guys n gals, just because you spend 3 grand for a radio doesn't mean it has no faults. is it being proud of the money or the radio?
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N5IVZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 29, 2008 17:38
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Wow, first impression !
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just got off the air using CW...what a joy to operate.. the CW tune works like a dream after other rigs i have owned..
very easy radio to operate and rock solid kenwood contruction...
kenwood!!! please keep making HF rigs!!!!!!!!!
i should have bought one of these earlier..
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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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