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

[Jim Rhodes K0XU]

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This is new to me. I am not a heavy duty contester, but have never seen any
problems like this with my 57DG. What is the exact problem that people are
reporting? Sure wish it had better and more filters though.

At 05:03 PM 5/2/01 -0700, you wrote:

 >  > - Which brand/model are preferred for the above (TS-570DG is one I´ve 
been
 >  > considering)
 >
 >The TS-570DG is a terrible radio for contesting.  From what I understand,
 >it can't transmit and talk to a computer at the same time.  Kenwood
 >has been unwilling to admit there is a problem, and therefore we have
 >no idea if it has been fixed.
 >
 >Avoid this radio at all costs.
 >
 >73 Tree N6TR
 >
 >
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