[Kenwood] Re: Kenwood Quality

[Brian Carling]

Larry, I would say it was more like the TS-430 where they started skimping. It was 
a functional rig but still VERY cheap and 
flimsy design. To be honest I wometimes prefer Yaesu over KWood.

I still love my TS-820s though!

On 25 Feb 2004 at 7:50, Larry,  K4WLS wrote:
 
> *** Because the quality of Kenwood rigs is very rapidly
>       approaching that of Radio Shack and MFJ. This is
>       really a shame because up until the mid 90's, I have
>       been a "dyed in the wool Kenwood man". The TS-520
>       thru TS-830S were (and still are) some great rigs.
>       They started skimping with the TS-570D(G) - no
>       roofing filter, and no DSP or notch filter for CW.
> 
>        The TS-2000 has been a "flop". I sure hope someone
>         at Kenwood turns the tide. Yeaseu is not doing much
>         better lately either.
> 
>         Sad  :-(     Larry - K4WLS