[Kenwood] TS-850 or TS-870

[Rob Atkinson]

It would help everyone a great deal if you would tell us what kind of 
operating you do.  You are asking for a lot of information and to fully 
answer your questions would take a lot of time, especially for those of 
us who are not great typists hi hi.   If you would say what you want to 
do with your rig, i.e. chase dx, ragchew, contest, what mode or modes 
you operate, you will help focus us because for example, the 850 is 
hands down winner for AM, but the 870 is far and away better on ssb (in 
my opinion).  there's no one rig that is best; only what's best for you 
and that depends on what you want to do.

73,

rob / k5uj




On Sunday, October 22, 2006, at 10:31 AM, <flearl at msn.com> wrote:

> Hello Kenwood list:
>                          Lately I have been reading about the Kenwood 
> TS-850 and TS-870, have read the eham reviews and seen a couple of 
> other pages. If you know a good link to further information please 
> send it on.  Both are impressive rigs but if I decide to purchase one 
> it would be good to know as much about the radio as posible. If you 
> have experience with either model I would like to hear from you...
>
> Which is best at rejecting adjacent interference?
>
> What are average price ranges for one in good condition?
>
> Is the 870 worth the extra money?
>
> Any reliability issues with either model?
>
> What filters or options should be installed?
>
> Which do you like and why?
>
> What is the best serial number range to get?
>
> Anything else to look for or beware of?
>
> Thank you for any input on the subject!
> 73
> Warren NØWF
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