[PVRCNC] TS-590S

[Henry Pollock - K4TMC]

Sherwood has updated his receiver test data list with the TS590SG
information.  It places right between the Ten-Tec Orion and Argonaut VI.
The Dynamic Range at 2kHz spacing is only 4 db better (92 vs 88 db) than
the 590S for the down conversion bands.  Interestingly, he did not list the
DR numbers for the up conversion bands (10 & 6), although the 590S came in
at 76 db, which is way down the list.

This makes the decision on whether to get the 590SG vs a 590S.  That's a
lot of money for a code reader!

73,
Henry - K4TMC

On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 9:28 PM, Jim K4QPL <k4qpl2 at nc.rr.com> wrote:

>
> Hi Gang,
>
> This is not a paid advertisement!
>
> Kenwood is coming out with the model TS-590SG about now. It is claimed to
> have some improvements, but the main one seems to be.....wait for it....a
> built in CW decoder! If you need that, just wait. The new models will be
> having a MSRP of something north of $1,850.00.
>
> It also seems Kenwood may have overproduced the TS-590S and apparently
> they're offering huge discounts to dealers and non-dealers to close these
> out. This is a VERY good radio, especially at the price. Down-conversion
> architecture like Orion and K3 on the Non-WARC bands with built in 500hz
> and
> 2.7khz roofing filters. Ward, N0AX did a good review which you can read on
> the ARRL web site for product reviews and said (even at regular prices) is
> "most bang for the buck".
>
> I wanted a second radio that had a better receiver than my present
> TS-480SAT, even with both narrow filters in it. Don't need a built in
> second
> rx, but that's about all it doesn't have. Very extensive menu and Kenwood
> says a new firmware release is in January which incorporates some
> non-hardware improvements in the latest 590SG. (Sorry, you won't get the CW
> decoder). The power spike that affected amps in the first versions has long
> been cured.
>
> Made a deal last week with Adam Farber, W4AJF, who sells equipment under
> the
> name "The Ham Guy". So I'd get it for WW, he said he'd ship it immediately
> (last Monday) and I had it on Wednesday. I mailed him a check the same day.
> No PayPal, money orders, just my check. It arrived TRIPLE boxed, factory
> mint-perfect. The receiver is GOOD. Takes a bit of tweaking (reduce the
> time
> constant in menu) to quiet down the AGC on QSK, but overall it stood up to
> the wall to wall rock crusher signals that resulted from great conditions
> in
> WW. The roofing filter does what all good roofing filters should do to keep
> nearby signals from pumping the AGC. DSP filter and NR system is also
> effective. I ran side by side rx tests this weekend and no, it's not as
> good
> as the Orion and I won't be getting rid of that as Radio One. But streets
> ahead of the TS-480 and a lot of other higher priced radios for contesting.
>
> Anyhow, do your own research, but Adam says he has a couple left and is
> offering these shipped from FL to NC for $1150 MO or check (no paypal).
> Don't contact him through eBay as this is a commission free price.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim, K4QPL
>
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