[Kenwood] TS-850S or TS-870S

[k2kw-8 at adelphia.net]

I have used the 850, 870 and various versions of the FT1000 Mk-V from the DX side of pileups.

For me, the 850 is hands down the winner for running high rate (230/hr on CW for hours on end).  

I now have (2) TS-850s for my home station, and I take one with me on DXpeditions, even though it weighs much more than the full blown K2 I have for DXpeditions (the K2 was supposed to replace the TS-850, but I like the 850 better for running pileups).  

Now, if I could afford it, I would get a K3!

Kenny K2KW



---- Scott Manthe <scott.manthe at gmail.com> wrote: 
> 
> If you're an audiophile get the TS-870 or Mark V Field. If you like to 
> contest, get the Field or the TS-850.
> 
> I've owned all three rigs and the Field is by far the most capable rig 
> of the three, although for sheer performance, many would argue for the 
> TS-850. I wouldn't.
> 
> Personally, I would consider those rigs in this order: Mark V Field, MP 
> (If it's a late production model), the TS-870 and the TS-850.
> 
> Kenwood's lack of interest in the amateur radio market, especially HF, 
> troubles me, so I've tended to stay away lately, and I find the Yaesu a 
> better rig anyway.
> 
>  From comments on the reflector, I see Kenwood has begun circulating the 
> rumor that they're going to start production on a new "high performance" 
> hf rig again. Their North American amateur sales manager told me the 
> same thing 6 years ago, so I'm not sure I'd hold my breath.
> 
> 73,
> Scott, N9AA
> 
> 
> Dale LaFrance wrote:
> >
> > Hello all, I'm looking to hear from owners of both of these radios, 
> > the TS-850S and the TS-870S and get your honest opinion on your likes 
> > and dislikes of both. I run a Kenwood TS-940S now and looking to get 
> > another radio.
> >
> > I would like to upgrade from the 940 and was wondering which of these 
> > radios would be the best choice. In other words, the biggest 
> > improvement from the 940. I operate 99% SSB just so you know. I have 
> > also been looking at the Yaesu FT-1000D or MP or Field, although the 
> > 1000D would be the more expensive of the group. Any thoughts?
> >
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