[Kenwood] 480, or 2000

[paul glassman]

> joe,
>   they are two different rigs for two different
> markets. it would be like comparing the ts2000  to the
> icom 7800. no comparasion. the 2000(shack in the box) is not
> meant for the hard core contester who needs that one contact
> in the mud for his "worked all cities in the
> world" certificate.  i have a ts2000 as a rig
> i can toss in the car, take anywhere and "work all
> bands" as opposed to work all stations. anyway, you
> can now pick up an almost new 2000 for $1100  on
> qth.com. there are currently 3 one is 2 years old, one 8
> months and one 3 months old for $1050. the question now
> becomes, why spend that much money for a kenwood hf only rig
> when you can get a ts2000  for about the same
> price.  best 73 es happy hoss trading  paul w8jn
> 
> Joe wrote: 
> > Hi. Any of you out there have both rigs to compare
> them? I heard the receive on the 480 is hands down better
> than the more expensive 2000 with better dynamic range. If
> that's the case, why spend the extra money for the 2000. Of
> course, I'm just asking about HF. performance since I know
> the 480 doesn't have VHF. In my research, it seems like
> having VHF in the rig is the only plus for buying the 2000
> if in fact you want everything in one rig. If any of you
> have ever compared these two back to back, please let me
> know. I want more than just opinions. Thanks and 73. Joe.
> >
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