[RTTY] KENWOOD TS-570DG
Hill, Don
dhill@cprk.com
Mon, 27 Aug 2001 12:14:34 -0500
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Tom, et al...
I'm responding to the reflectors because I have some answers to you that
others
may want to know. It's been nearly a year since I used a 570. I used one
in both
the 2000 CQWW RTTY and 2000 JARTS contests. So my recollections may be
a little sketchy.
One thing I remember for sure is that I could never figure out how to get
the RTTY
sidetone working while operated in FSK mode. I think it has been reported
that
it does not work. That's a shame because the 570 is a nice little rig for
RTTY.
However, I cannot recommend it as a main RTTY radio. Despite the fact that
the
250 hz filter works well in RTTY mode, this filter must be located somewhere
after
the AGC circuitry. Nearby signals will cause the S-meter to kick up and
will affect
reception.
I would highly recommend the TS870 over the TS570 as a main RTTY rig. I
currently own two TS870's and they are the best radios I've ever used on
RTTY.
The receiver is the quietest I've ever heard. Spend the extra money and get
the
'870. The '570 is OK for a 2nd rig. Just my opinion.
73, Don AA5AU
-----Original Message-----
From: Tmsqueeky@aol.com [mailto:Tmsqueeky@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 11:21 AM
To: RTTY@contesting.com
Cc: writelog@contesting.com
Subject: [RTTY] KENWOOD TS-570DG
Hi RTTYGuys & Gals
What like to get some input on the listed Radio, Hows does it run with RTTY
&
CW, I gave up SSB long ago.
I know the 870 would be the best, but I dont want to dig a big hole.
Tnx for the band width.
Tom Wa8rpk
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<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Tom,
et al...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I'm
responding to the reflectors because I have some answers to you that
others</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>may
want to know. It's been nearly a year since I used a 570. I used one
in both</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>the
2000 CQWW RTTY and 2000 JARTS contests. So my recollections may
be</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>a
little sketchy.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>One thing I remember for sure is that I could never figure out how
to get the RTTY</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>sidetone working while operated in FSK mode. I think it has been
reported that</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>it
does not work. That's a shame because the 570 is a nice little rig for
RTTY.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>However, I cannot recommend it as a main RTTY radio. Despite the
fact that the</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>250 hz
filter works well in RTTY mode, this filter must be located somewhere
after</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>the
AGC circuitry. Nearby signals will cause the S-meter to kick up and will
affect</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>reception.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
would highly recommend the TS870 over the TS570 as a main RTTY rig.
I</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>currently own two TS870's and they are the best radios I've ever used on
RTTY.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>The
receiver is the quietest I've ever heard. Spend the extra money and get
the</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>'870. The '570 is OK for a 2nd rig. Just my
opinion.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=270095216-27082001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>73,
Don AA5AU</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Tmsqueeky@aol.com
[mailto:Tmsqueeky@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, August 27, 2001 11:21
AM<BR><B>To:</B> RTTY@contesting.com<BR><B>Cc:</B>
writelog@contesting.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> [RTTY] KENWOOD
TS-570DG<BR><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT size=2>Hi
RTTYGuys & Gals <BR>What like to get some input on the listed Radio, Hows
does it run with RTTY & <BR>CW, I gave up SSB long ago. <BR><BR>I know the
870 would be the best, but I dont want to dig a big hole. <BR><BR>Tnx for the
band width. <BR><BR>Tom Wa8rpk <BR></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT></FONT></BODY></HTML>
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