[Kenwood] TS-2000 and D710E Relation

[Danny]

Hi Ken,

Thank you for replying. I have had a look at the TS850SAT and it looks like a
beautifull rig and still very capable even for today.

Yes, I think the radio I will end up purchasing will be exposed to some rough
terrain ... :)

Just another question, if a radio has an automatic antenna tuner, can one
disable it and use an "external" antenna?

Sorry, one more question ... what does the 73 mean, I have seen it a lot lately
...

Danny

>On Sep 11 10, Kurt Anderson :
> To: Danny <dannydebont at gmail.com>
> Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:56:50 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Kurt Anderson <gunfitr at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Kenwood] TS-2000 and D710E Relation
> X-Mailer: YahooMailRC/470 YahooMailWebService/0.8.105.279950
> 
> Hi Danny, I am only a little bit familiar with the TS-2000. I run a TS850SAT. I
> know its a dinosaur and so am I but it is a great radio. All the "AT" at the
> end means is that it has a factory installed automatic antenna. Sounds like you
> might be in some rough terrain so pay attention on how you would mount this
> radio in a vehicle and also would it take any beating you are looking at.
> Next, Antennas, HF is a whole different story than vhf or uhf. Do your
> homework. I do a lot of public service stuff here in SO CALIF and because I
> have an extra class Lic. I get to do most of the HF setups.
> Keep with it and I am sure there is many more Hams here that can help you as
> good as I or better. I have been licensed a little over 20 yrs.
> 
> 73 and Stay Safe,
> Kurt  WB6KA
> 
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: Danny <dannydebont at gmail.com>
> To: kenwood at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Sat, September 11, 2010 8:29:44 AM
> Subject: [Kenwood] TS-2000 and D710E Relation
> 
> Hi guys,
> 
> I am TOTALLY new to hamradio but I have always been very interested.
> 
> Before I purchase any rigs, I have a few questions answered please. Please keep
> in mind that I am only starting out now, still need to do all the exams etc.
> Maybe many of the questions have been raised already and maybe one or two
> of the questions may be "dumb" questions, but I HAVE to know what I am buying
> before I spend a LOT of money.
> 
> I know that with more features reliability suffers. If I need to
> rather get two or 3 dedicated rigs instead of one feature packed rig, then so
> be
> it.
> 
> I go on a lot of expeditions in Africa, normally 3 or more vehicles and this
> would be the first time I will have a rig in any of my vehicles.
> 
> I am very interested in the TS-2000, and here comes my first few questions
> regarding the TS-2000:
> 
> 1: As I understand, the TS-2000 is HF/VHF/UHF capable. Will the HF part allow
> me
> to do the same, or in part at least, as a dedicated HF rig like the TS-480HX or
> TS-480SAT?
> 
> 2: What is the difference between the TS-480HX and the TS-480SAT? Please
> explain
> in laymen's terms. Is it correct to ask which one is better or has the better
> features?
> 
> 3: I have read a lot about Kenwood, Icom and Yaesu products. With which product
> from the other two manafacturers does the TS-2000 and TS-480 compete with?
> 
> 4: Is the only difference between the TS-2000X and TS-2000E the satellite
> feature of the TS-2000X?
> 
> 5: Apart from being able to remotely control the TS-2000, is there any other
> reason I would want an RC-2000?
> 
> 6: Is the TM-D710E still suffering from TNC and righthand-side speaker
> problems?
> 
> 7: Apart from communicating with each other on VHF/UHF, is their any other
> reason why I would want a TM-D710 and a TS-2000?
> 
> 8: Would it be wise to have a TM-D710 in all the vehicles and in the lead
> vehicle have a TS-2000 fitted with a TM-D710 so that I would have VHF/UHF and
> HF
> available?
> 
> 9: Can I use the TS-2000 for trunking? This question is just for interest sake.
> 
> 10: The TM-D710 is APRS enabled, is the TS-2000 also APRS enabled?
> 
> That would be all for now. I know these are many questions, but I know I will
> get properly explained answers from you guys.
> 
> Thank You
> 
> Danny
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