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| Topic Started: 28 Apr 2012 - 20:02 (996 Views) | |
| Casper | 28 Apr 2012 - 20:02 Post #1 |
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I'm after another hf radio around £1000 to spend looking at Lam used selection I have narrowed choice to Yaesu FT 950 or Kenwood TS590, does anyone have opinions of either radio |
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| Deleted User | 28 Apr 2012 - 21:52 Post #2 |
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Well both are modern, state of the heart HF radio's. I'm a Kenwood fan so would lean towards the TS-590 but I've heard a lot of FT-950'S and, once set up, the audio out is truly outstanding. Its a difficult one and you will get many 'one is better than the other' but it's your money. I do love the look of the TS590, less so the FT-950 which to me seems a little 'cheap' regarding the finish - This is just MY opinion. Wish Kenwood could do Yaesu audio.........  Whatever you get, enjoy it. |
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| BigTone | 28 Apr 2012 - 22:26 Post #3 |
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Hi Steve, like Bob, I would tend towards the Kenwood but I suspect there is nothing between the radios. Have a look at the reviews on eham.net and read carefully what the people write. If possible see them in the flesh and have a feel before you part with the pennies |
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| Fixerman | 28 Apr 2012 - 22:29 Post #4 |
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Hi Bob, as you can see from my signature I'm Yaesu all the way, don't have any experience of either rig, but use the ft950's bigger brother, the ft2000, there is plenty info on the web for setting them up, I had to do a fair bit of reading and experimenting to get my audio the way it is now, a ham in our contest group has the 950, he's ex bbc and a musician to boot, and he rates his 950 highly. There are issues with low power on some of the ts590's, I don't have any experience of them either, just something to be aware of. Good luck and good dx with whichever you choose. Fm |
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| Fixerman | 28 Apr 2012 - 22:34 Post #5 |
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Something to tempt you................FT950 for sale fm |
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| ChrisC | 28 Apr 2012 - 23:17 Post #6 |
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I prefer the look of the kenwood over the yaesu but I do own the 590. I also hate to say it but out of the box I prefer the receive audio on the 590 too. Comparing a 590 and a 1000 stock speaker the 590 wins. Comparing the 590 to an 897 the 590 hands the 897 its bottom and laughs. Through external speakers the 590 wins again. I can't bring myself to put my 897 on 40m anymore. I wouldn't go for THAT yaesu. I'd go for a 2000 or a 1000mk5 if I was to go yaesu. I haven't had any bad words said about my audio on the 590. I don't use half of the features that the 590 has so I can't go on about its amazing specs. Whatever you get will be good. |
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| Casper | 29 Apr 2012 - 08:49 Post #7 |
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I did have the Chance to buy A FT2000 for £800 ,but reading of the faults they can have & knowing someone who has had to have his repaired several times put me off, but did make me think of getting another radio. At the moment I use A Yaesu FT897 & Icom IC718 I have seen the You Tube video compairing receive audio of the TS590 with the FT897 what a difference |
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| Scottydog | 29 Apr 2012 - 09:22 Post #8 |
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Ive got the the ts590s and its great, the audio and filtering are amazing but still learning the set as it has a lot of things to take in.I also like the ft2000 they are a super rig and sound great so i guess its down to preferance or if like me what was available at the time and of course ££££££££££££££££ SD 
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| G7BXU / HalfPint | 29 Apr 2012 - 09:44 Post #9 |
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hi if u wait a few mouths kenwood have 2 new radio cuming out a basic station call the 990 .the same as the old 950dx have a look on mls web sit |
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| Cherokee | 29 Apr 2012 - 13:38 Post #10 |
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My mainstay HF set is the Yaesu FT-950. I had the choice and went the Yaesu Route. a'cause them Kenwoods is so tacky lookin'  No, seriously, the two sets do have a very different appearance and I personally prefer the style of the Yeasu. It's all a question of personal preference: Rolls or Bentley? BMW or Merc? Beer or Lager?But my main reason was that I had a Kenwood before this last change, albeit a Lower-grade model the FT-570 and in my opinion the Filtering on the Yaesu is more usable, and more efficient than on the Kenwood. That is just my opinion and based on the way I use my radio: for others, who knows, maybe the opposite applies. I have certainly had no complaints about the FT-950 and have received many highly complimentary comments about the TX Audio. |
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| Yagi 3 | 29 Apr 2012 - 16:29 Post #11 |
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I would try em both if you can as one may look and review good to others but you might prefer the other for ease of use etc. Both will be excellent sets though without doubt, i find the newer hf sets can be a little annoying for pure 11m use as the amount of crap on them can be mind boggling. You need to play around with different settings of all kinds to get the best out of them but once you get em set up they are great. I agree with steve the filtering on the kenwood ts 570 even with the extra ssb filter isn't as good as i would have liked when comparing it to my yaesu ft 747 the yaesu wins slightly and it's 10 years older. All these points need to be taken into consideration when buying especially if you got stations nearby. I like em both  |
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| Casper | 30 Apr 2012 - 17:22 Post #12 |
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Thanks for all opinions ,I have ordered the FT950 from LAM should be here tomorrow £995 delivered & 12 months guarantee. |
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| Scottydog | 30 Apr 2012 - 18:20 Post #13 |
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Nice one, i am sure you wont be dissapointed with it we have one at our club. SD
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| Deleted User | 30 Apr 2012 - 22:08 Post #14 |
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Hi steve, I like kenwood radio,but its down to yourself at the end of the day,(but if you go for the kenwood) i have done loads of  on the 570-590&the 480 sat,and the one I am going to get is the 570,as no prob's unlike the 590,plus it's a bit cheeper then the 590,if you look around you can still get them new for around £700.Any-way good luck and have fun with your new radio,when you pick the one you like. best regards Pete
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| Sam WD40 | 1 May 2012 - 00:51 Post #15 |
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Take the time to set the audio settings up with some one who knows your voice it took me 4Hrs to get my FT1000MKV sounding right and a good Hr to get the local clubs sounding good so RTFM and get the TX EQ working for your voice ! hope it serve's you well
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| Cozzmik | 1 May 2012 - 06:51 Post #16 |
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Interested to how you get on with it as its on my list as a potential next purchase,i have a kenwood and a yaesu but im not brand biased in anyway and just choose a radio by what ive heard about it from owners.. Kenwood,Icom,yaesu all make great radios and i hope your 950 is as good as you hope
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| Casper | 1 May 2012 - 10:39 Post #17 |
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FT 950 Arrived 8.30 this morning ,only ordered 11.30m yesterday great service as usual from LAM ,radio plugged in connected & working |
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| Cherokee | 2 May 2012 - 11:52 Post #18 |
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I am sure you'll love the 950. If you want SUPER audio from it, do consider getting an "Olaf" modified Mic. Olaf is a German chap that modifies Mics for all major radios and for the FT-950 he will supply a MH-31 (hand), a MD-100 or MD-200 Desk Mic for not a whole lot more than the price of a new Standard mic model. But with his Electret Chip Mod AND the fact that he provides the Optimal Position for a number of the Radio's settings it does produce something a bit special. Having experienced his Modified MH-31, I now use an Olaf MD-200 on my FT-950 and it is superb. His website is in German and he doesn't take PayPal, but if you can work around those inconveniences it is well worthwhile. http://www.dg1ogw.de/ |
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| Sam WD40 | 2 May 2012 - 20:11 Post #19 |
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WHY buy when ya can build ya own ! LOOK >>HERE<< |
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| Cherokee | 3 May 2012 - 17:32 Post #20 |
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True. But while I might have a go with my glue gun and soldering iron on a MH-31, I wouldn't personally risk messing with a £250 MD-200 |
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