[Kenwood] recommendation regarding Kenwood TS 2000

[Clif]

None of the Kenwood radios need the Ameritron relay. They have a relay that
can handle the current.

If you want to spend the money, it's yours to spend.


On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 1:03 PM, rbethman <rbethman at comcast.net> wrote:

> John,  and the list
>
> I just obtained one that was re-manufactured by Kenwood.
>
> The only thing I can even remotely find is that I actually need to upgrade
> the firmware.
>
> I've even fed it into my Amp Supply LK-500ZB.
>
> If you intend to do this type of operation, regardless of mode, SEE the
> Ameritron package listed below!
>
> WARNING:  SS Radios cannot handle Heathkit SB-200 series or the above
> mentioned amplifiers!
>
> *IF* any has an interest, the first thing to check, and maybe John even
> knows, is whether the RS-232 cable and the software is with it.
>
> If not, then RT Systems,
>
> RT Systems
> 510 Compton Street, Suite 105
> Broomfield, CO 80020
>
> www.rtsystemsinc.com
> Phone:  404-806-9561
> Fax:  404-671-9383
>
> *IF* you intend to connect to an external Amplifier that uses anything
> beyond 12VDC, then you also need to order the following from Ameritron:
>
> PNP-7D  CABLE, 704, TS-440/690/450/180  $17.95  1
>
> ARB-704         AMP TO XCVR INTERFACE, FOR ALL  $59.95  1
>
>
> The shipping will vary.
>
> The total for this was:
>
> *Subtotal:*
> *Tax:*
> *Shipping & Handling:*
> *Total:*
>
>         $77.90
> $0.00
> $12.00
> $89.90
>
>
>
> If you do NOT do this, these new SS radios will indeed get that section
> fried!
>
> All of these are issues to take into consideration.
>
>
>
> Has the cable and software.
>
>
> On 8/11/2014 1:37 PM, John King via Kenwood wrote:
>
>> Folks, a friend of mine has a Kenwood TS 2000 that he wants to sell. I
>> know he has only used it on QRP of 5 watts because he is a CW person that
>> works the FOX operation. I do not know the serial number or exact age. It
>> sits most of the time covered with a cloth.
>>
>> Was there a certain serial number where mods or improvements were
>> installed in new TS 2000s?
>>
>> Is there a series of serial numbers that should be avoided? What has been
>> your experience with the TS 2000?
>>
>> My friend, a neighbor) has terminal malignancy  and wants to sell the TS
>> 2000 promptly. I don't need another radio but maybe I can relieve this
>> concern that he has.
>>
>> Do you have any recommendations about price without knowing the age or
>> serial number? I know that it has been used very little because his
>> interest has not been in talking on the radio. He is a tinkerer and spends
>> his time working on small tube type gear.
>>
>> Your honest and fair input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and 73,
>> John, K5PGW
>>
>
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