[TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S

[Mike Schatzberg]

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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at 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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