[Kenwood] TS-570D(G) Questions

[w9cw@intergate.com]

I am considering the purchase of a TS-570D(G).  A CW question . . .   I've noted a 
truncated first dit from the ARRL Product Review.  The first dit also has a bit of a 
spike or overshoot similar to that of many ICOM rigs.  Is this first dit anomoly 
peculiar to using the -570's internal keyer, or does it also occur with an external 
keyer?  I use an Idiom Press CMOS-4 keyer most of the time.

Also, is the RCP-570 control program compatible with WinXP?

Any other input regarding the rig would be much appreciated.  I hope to be able to 
figure out a manner in which I can use a modified Drake R-4C as a sub-receiver 
with the TS-570D(G), since it appears the -570 does not have a 2nd receiver output 
port.

Thanks,
Don Allen W9CW
Urbana, IL