[Kenwood] TS-520 review

[Cecil Acuff]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Neil " <neil at ghostdog.com>


>
> I'll add my .02 to the 520 discussion. I bought one --
> actually a craigslist
> posting for $300. A bit steep but the seller threw in a few
> goodies like
> an neat old telegraph key, 2 SWR meters, and a CW filter.
> The rig was very clean.
> I don't know if it's up to specs, but when I compare it
> side-by-side to
> my main receiver, a JRC NDR525, it pulls in the same weak
> stations clearly.
> I'm impressed. And seems to be built like a tank. I like the
> pair of 6146s in
> the final-- as you know they're relatively forgiving of load
> variations.


They are nice rigs and well built...for not a whole lot more money I would 
hold out for the TS-820S or even the TS-830S (includes WARC bands & is a bit 
smaller) instead....  Same build quality just a few more features and 
digital display.  Probably not more than $100 difference in used pricing.  I 
think they are more common as well...which might make finding a nice one a 
bit easier....

Cecil...
K5DL