In a message dated 8/29/02 10:31:57 Central Daylight Time, tree@kkn.net
writes:
> I think Kenwood fixed this problem - but I really don't know.
I have a TS-57SDG - The problem Tree mentions is not apparent in this
particular radio.
Trying to use it in a contest is a challenge, at best. Strong stations do not
need to be too close to cause the AGC to pump, and you can't turn it off.
I had mine in the pick-up for quite a while and it was a fb mobile rig,
although it is a bit large. I replaced it with a new IC-706 a few months ago,
and WAY prefer the 570.
The 706's digital remnants are extremely distracting on cw, but it isn't a
bad SSB rig, and it's SMALL. Another not cool contesting radio.
If you're into ham radio in general the TS-570 is a nice radio. If contesting
is your game best check out something else. Of course if your not into
contesting you're probably not reading this reflector.
73, Don - K4BEV
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