[Kenwood] Recommend model TS-480HX

[WD8ARZ]

Hello Pete, yes the TS-480HX puts out twice the AM and FM power of the 
typical 100 watt hf rig. Typical of the Kenwood radios is great receive and 
transmit audio.

Not sure about the Sky Command / Sky King era ..... Sky Command may be old 
technology, but it got new era boost when the FCC made changes that allowed 
it to be used from Two Meters.

I know of operators that used it for emcomm support by using an HT away from 
the vehicle and access hf communications. That is quite an aid.

Get more specs for this New or Used rig at:
http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/hamhf/0480spec.html

Have used it in as a HFN MarsAle Pilot Station almost 24/7/365 for about 
five years now..... from the base and mobile. It has great duty cycle and 
can be ran at lower power output, such as 100 watts, but handle a hot mobile 
long rag chew environment very well. On the base the remoatble head gives a 
lot of flexibility. Mine is in the basement, but I also use it from the bed 
room and living room by using shielded cables between the main unit and the 
control head and Mike. Fantastic digital radio, and wonder for the rag chew.

73 from Bill - WD8ARZ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <manualman at juno.com>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] Recommend model TS-480HX


> But, does it do AM well?? Sky Command probably is great but some came the
> era of Sky King.
>
> Pete, wa2cwa