[Kenwood] Recommendations for 2nd HF rig

[Les Severson]

Hello Ed,
Hands down... TS-830S would be my choice for several reasons:
The best of both worlds with the great solid state receiver and  the RUGGED,
CLEAN
higher power of the 12BY7-6146s output,  also,  great audio,  a noise blanker
that actually works,  a processor that maintains audio integrity,  a good
maintenance record,  and... at $300-$500 (on ebay)  a good value.
Just ask the man who owns one.  (or has owned one)
I would look for the "gold" edition that has been pampered.
Best 73,  Les, W�OJH



Ed wrote:

> Fellow listers,
>
> I'm thinking about getting a second used HF rig for use on SSB and CW.  I'd
> like to have an all-mode radio that will work at least 10-80, plus WARC.  I
> see lots of older used Kenwood rigs for sale at varying prices, but I'd
> like to know which are held in high esteem by fellow Kenwood users.  I've
> seen ads for the TS-830S, TS-850S, TS-870SAT, TS-930S/AT, TS-950SDX,
> TS-940S, TS-940S/AT, TS-440, TS-450SAT.  I don't know the difference
> between and S and and S/AT or if a 950 is better than a 930 or an 870
> because the number is higher, etc.  I'd like to know which ones should be
> avoided and  which ones are highly sought after.  Any suggestions or
> opinions would be appreciated.
>
> 73,
>
> Ed
>
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