[CQ-Contest] Advice on CW/contest rig for $1000-$2000?

[Bill]

Kristinn,

First choice is a GOOD used Ft-1000MP. Make sure it has all of the
filters that you need. I agree with Tree that not only is the TS-570
to be avoided but anything new from Kenwood is to be avoided.

You may ask why. I paid nearly $4000 for a TS-950SDX which had
terrible
modulation on SSB and a rotten note on CW, but only after several
hours of contesting. Kenwood couldn't fix the problem. I even sent
a tape recording of the rotten signals.

After two years and five returns to the Kenwood factory, they told
me to go to Hell. I responded that I would go to ham conventions
and hand out papers describing accurately my experiences with
Kenwood support. They responded by sending me a USED TS-950SDX
with fewer filters than were in my broken SDX.

After that experience I will NEVER again buy anything with the
Kenwood name.

Good luck,

Bill K6KM

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Kristinn Andersen wrote:
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 > Hi, everyone:
 >
 > I need to replace my old TS-440S and am planning to purchase a good
 > new/recent model transceiver in the $1000-$2000 range.  My primary
 > interests are:
 >
 >     1) CW
 >     2) Contesting
 >     3) Digital modes.
 >
 > I have not been following closely what is "in" lately, and I would
 > appreciate suggestions on:
 >
 > - Which brand/model are preferred for the above (TS-570DG is one I´ve been
 > considering)
 > - Do you suggest any specific mods or accessories (my FoxTango Xtal filters
 > in the old 440 worked wonders).
 >
 > Appreciate your feedback and I will summarize for the list.
 >
 > 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX
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