[Elecraft] Re： New Kenwood TS0-590

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > the TS-590 does have a clearly labeled rx ant on the rear panel.

My mistake.  What it lacks is a complete RX Ant loop and the
ability to insert RX bandpass filters or a RX antenna switch
and preamp like the KD9SV unit:
     http://www.radio-ware.com/products/svdx.htm

In addition, like every Kenwood transceiver the TS-590 fails to
provide band data for automatic antenna/amplifier band switching.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 10/19/2010 7:43 AM, Barry N1EU wrote:
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> Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote:
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>> Taken with the lack of a sub-receiver, no input for a separate
>> receive antenna,  . . .
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> I'm also underwhelmed by the TS-590 but the TS-590 does have a clearly
> labeled rx ant on the rear panel.
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> 73, Barry N1EU