[TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S

[Mike Schatzberg]

I waited to buy until the factory modified the new boards. My radio was built this past March and was modified at the factory. 

Apparently not many people have experienced problems with production from prior years.  Kenwood has turned those radios around in about one week. Those ops driving solid state amps should really have their 590S modified. 

73,

Mike
W2AJI



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> On Jul 6, 2014, at 6:18 PM, "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" <Rick at DJ0IP.de> wrote:
> 
> Well they certainly do here in Europe!
> Consider yourself lucky.
> 
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at 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
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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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