KENWOOD TS-570, good rig?

[BG1CRM]

Like KENWOOD TS-570D(G) HF Transceiver?

16-bit AF-stage DSP for superb audio quality on transmit and receive Built-in Keyer
Automatic Antenna Tuner
TX Audio Shaping
CW Auto-Tune - World
46 easy to use Menu functions
Large LCD
441 digital filtering combinations

Transmitter Frequency�F160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10
Receiver Frequency�F 500 kHz ~ 30 MHz
Mode�F A1A (CW), J3E (SSB), A3E (AM), F3E (FM),F1D (FSK)
Current Drain�F 20.5 A (transmit), 2 A (standby)
Operating Temperature�F(-10 ~ +50 �‹C)
Frequency Stability�F�}10 x 10-6
Dimensions�F(W x H x D) (270 �~ 96 �~ 271 mm)
Weight�F(6.8 kg)

[nf6v]

I have had a TS-570D for over a year and have loved it. I just purchased an Icom IC756Pro2 which is a superior rig in many ways but the Kenwood at much less money has several desireable features. For instance I prefer the quick memo features of the 570. It saves the settings for both VFO's with the power, cw keyer speed etc that the Icom rig doesn't. I also really like the digital speed setting for power and keying speed.

I have had excellent luck in every way with the rig. I wish it had more noise control features and I wish I could adjust the passbands more but for the price it is an excellent buy.

Go get one and enjoy!
Steve NF6V

[BG1CRM]

Steve, NF6V,
TKU for your comments.

I'm using KENWOOD TS-450 which is borrowed form my friend, and I'm going to buy the JRC JST-145 or KENWOOD 570D. I cann't make the decision. I'm using the Diamond W-8010 antanna.

My QTH is in Beijing, CHINA. and I am a starter on HF band, and I have been to San Francisco the end of last yr.

Welcom to Beijing

[g6csy]

I got a TS-570 in November '03. I'm using it with a HyGain 14AVQ vertical, and no linear. It's not an all-singing all-dancing contest rig, but if you operate a few hours a week, and give away the odd contest point it's ideal.

The quick-mem is very useful, as is th A/B VFO. A good addition is the digital voice recording unit for automating contest CQ calls etc.

The rear sockets point towards ease of operating on RTTY and PSK etc.

Recommended!

Graeme
G6CSY.
My Webpage (http://www.g6csy.net/ham/)

[K4LIX]

I have bought and sold about 10 TS-570 in the last year and used each one for a few weeks both mobile and base. #Right now, I own a TS-570S(G) that I use both mobile and base. #With it beside my Icom 761 and switching the same antenna, the 761 can hear stations the 570 doesn't even know are there so I am a little dissapointed but I plan to keep the 570 for mostly mobile use. #The controlls are very well laid out and the large display is great for mobile and of course the built in tuner makes multi-band mobiling an ease (I use a 20 year old Pro-Am spider for 40 thru 6). #It can only take one optional filter and I use the narrow SSB one and may sell it because I can't really see that it makes that much difference - I have never been in a situation where the narrow filter made a great difference - with the dual DSP controls and I.F. shift I can usually make the sound pleasing to my ears. #There are many other features that I like about this rig - dual antenna inputs, easy menu navigating, lots of memories that are tuneable, smooth tuning knob with finger indent, and more. #Overall, for its price on the used market I think this is a pretty good rig (I usually dont keep a radio very long but think this 570 will be with me for awhile). #73 de Jim K4LIX

[W5RE]

I'm using my second TS-570DG and have decided that its a fairly good rig for the SSB operator but it leaves lots to be desired for us CW guys. #The rig does have a lot of nice features - you know about them. #So, I'll just whine a bit about some of the things I don't like about it, not necessarily in order of importance to me. #I'm thinking about going back to my old TS-430S for the manual notch filter, if nothing else. #The 570 has an auto notch filter which works on SSB but does distort the receive audio - it doesn't work on CW. #The noise blanker leaves a lot to be desired - it distorts audio, too, especially on strong CW signals. #But, the main reason the rig has to go is the keying problem. #Others have mentioned this in their reviews. #At times the radio will insert its own character when on CW, usually a long dash. #It doesn't matter if I'm using an external keyer, the internal keyer or a straight key. #I got rid of my older radio and got a newer one, hoping Kenwood had corrected that known problem - no luck. #I have e-mailed Kenwood twice asking for information on a fix and have been ignored. #So, the final answer is: #I can recommend the TS-570DG as a medium priced rig for the SSB operator but advise against it for the CW op.

73, Bob - W5RE