Well they certainly do here in Europe!
Consider yourself lucky.
73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike
Schatzberg
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 12:10 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
Sorry but Kenwood does not charge at their service centers on the east or
west coast here in the USA.
Mike
W2AJI
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> On Jul 6, 2014, at 5:53 PM, "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" <Rick@DJ0IP.de> wrote:
>
> Mike, you are incorrect with your take on ALC upgrades.
> Here in Europe we have authorized Kenwood dealers, and then others.
> The "others" import from somewhere else and are called the "Gray Channel".
> They own a huge portion of the market share.
> But unfortunately Kenwood will not touch the radios sold through that
> channel.
> Why should they?
> The poor owner is charged $200 for the mod to fix the ALC spike which
> was a design failure in the first place!
>
> Shame on Kenwood (once again).
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike
> Schatzberg
> Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 8:09 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>
> I have enjoyed the 590 both in my station with a large monoband array,
> and portable with a fan dipole. The receiver is simply amazing in every
aspect.
>
> The human interface is simply superb and offers every convenience. It
> could not be better.
>
> The rig offers both USB and serial port interface. Not only that, but
> both ports can be used at the same time. The digital modes are
> supported with a built in sound card for your computer.
>
> Kenwood had their own software for computer control and for
> customizing the radio. Just explaining these features alone would take
> far too much bandwidth.
>
> The fit and finish of the rig is outstanding, and the robotic assembly
> techniques permit incredible miniaturization in the board design.
>
> The radio did indeed have an ALC issue which was corrected in all
> production since the beginning of this year. They will repair at no
> cost, other than in-ship, any 590s in or out of warrantee at an authorized
repair center.
>
> I compared the radio with my Orion II receiver. I still prefer the O2
> as my first choice because of the second receiver and slightly better
> main receiver board. The O2 is so quiet I never need any NR what so
> ever. The 590s does slightly benefit from the NR.
>
> The antenna tuner is lightening fast on the 590s and the memory system
> works well.
>
> The size of the 590s is perfect for portable use.
>
> You will not be disappointed with this choice.
>
> My favorite main station radio remains my O2, the 590 is a strong second.
>
> 73,
>
> Mike w2AJI
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 6, 2014, at 1:42 PM, Toby Pennington <w4cakk@centurylink.net>
> wrote:
>>
>> Well, perhaps I was too judgemental, you guys are offering pretty
good
> advice.. If the user interface on the 590 is much better than the Eagle,
I
> would go with the 590 other things being equal. Toby K4NH
>>
>>
>>> On 7/6/2014 1:27 PM, JB Edmonds wrote:
>>> I think the Kenwood and Eagle are a toss up.
>>>
>>>> On Jul 6, 2014 11:16 AM, G Reichow <wa0yle12@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hello all,
>>>> I am in the market for a new radio. Originally I was looking
>>>> at the FTDX-1200 and the TS-590S as both of those are within my budget.
>>>> Now, with the mega-sale, the Eagle is within my budget as well. I
>>>> was leaning toward the 590S due to its receiver. So I guess it
>>>> comes down to the 590 or Eagle. My primary interests are dx'ing and
contests.
>>>> Constructive input and thoughts are welcome.
>>>>
>>>> Tks - Gary (KN0V)
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