[Kenwood] Re: Kenwood TS 870

[Jack Unger]

1. Turn TS 870 power switch ON.
2. Take a deep breath... then let it out...
3. Make some QSOs.
4. Relax...
5. Enjoy.....



Carl Smidt wrote:

> Thanks for the replies re a fair asking price for a TS 870, seems to
> fall in the $1,200 US range.
> 
> I was starting to get a little tired of my trusty 870 transceiver and
> was beginning to look hard at the ICOM 756 Pro II and the Yaesu FT 1000
> Mk V Field.
> 
> I read all their reviews on eHam.net, some pro, some con.
> 
> Then this afternoon I decided to read the reviews of the TS 870 and fell
> in love with the transceiver all over again. Most of the reviews were
> positive and enthusiastic.
> 
> So now I am pondering what to do next. To sell or not to sell, that is
> the question.
> 
> It would be a shame to buy a new transceiver, only to be disappointed in
> a side-by-side comparison test.
> 
> Any thoughts re my pondering.
> 
> 73,  Carl   VE9OV
>