[Kenwood] Best HF rigs

[Walt Breining]

Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Best HF rigs


> I have used a TS 820S since 1975.  I love it.  It is very rugged and has a
> digital readout.  Receive does have more white noise than the 520.  I have
> other rigs but I still enjoy the 820S.  Is it the best Kenwood? no But It
is
> just a favorite with me.
>
> My original one got destroyed in an accident. I bought another one that
was
> inoperative and had been parted out for $45.00 and got it operating like
new
> using the destroyed one for parts. I know that I am crazy for doing this,
> but I spent $100.00 for an Inrad 2.8 kHz filter for it a couple of years
> ago.  It really helped make the receive sound nice.  I presently have it
set
> up at the EMA office and operate it regularly.
>
> Vy 73, Walt N9WB
>