Hi tom, I also have reasonably late production models of both the TS-2000x and the IC-910. I have two independent Az/El tracking arrays so I am able to compare the two rigs side by side on any given pass. I can not detect any difference in sensitivity between the two on either band. The TS-2000 has an advantage under marginal conditions because of the DSP. I presume the IC-910 would do as well if the DSP was added. Apart from the points listed below the 2000 has a +/- 10kHz RIT range against the +/- 1kHz on the 910. Useful where stations dont have Doppler correction - I run out of range on the 910. Also from my point of view the 2000 has a full range of DTMF tones and tone memories which I use on a daily basis. For me however the CAT control is by far the deciding factor. The only front panel control I use is the Power On. Everything else happens when I select a satellite on my display. The 910 is much more limited in this respect. The 438MHz birdie is a nuisance but as we do not have AO-27 in this part of the world and I can work AO-07 mode A on the 2000 it is swings and roundabouts. Both great satellite rigs so in the end I guess it comes down to a decision based on your particular type of operation.
73 Alan ZL2BX -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark L. Hammond Sent: Monday, 30 November 2009 16:30 To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Icom 910H vs Kenwood TS2000 Hi Tom, I own a TS-2000X and thanks to the AMSAT Symposium :) an IC-910. I do more digital than voice, so my perspective is biased in that direction. Here are some of my thoughts: The CAT control of the TS-2000X is amazing. All menu options are available remotely via CAT. No so with the 910. The TS-2000X allows adjustments of modem/TNC levels in/out of the rig, 910 does not. The TS-2000X has built-in TXCO and DSP, 910 does not (yes, they are expen$ive options). The TS-2000X lets you work mode A, 910 does not. The TS-2000X gives me the full rated power output on both 2M and 70cm, the 910 does not (same antennas, feedlines, etc.)---does anybody have the solution to this? Even with flat SWR the 910 cuts back output to about 70-75W on 2M and 40-50W on 70cm!! Bummer The 910 receiver is much better on 2M than my TS-2000X, which is actually pretty deaf on 2M(even after doing the "resistor mod" to improve receive). The 910 does not have the AO-27/SO-50 birdy, while the TS-2000X does--this is my single biggest disappointment with this radio!!!! Tuning the TS-2000X "off frequency" by 5-7kHz above and below the real frequency helps a bit, but it's still a pain. In spite of the short comings of the TS-2000X, I don't think I'd trade it even up for an IC-910H with a the 1.2 gig module installed... 73, Mark N8MH > Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:02:24 -0700 > From: "Tom" <[email protected]> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom 910H vs Kenwood TS2000 > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <a3c3147b82d84bb49ae0e4eb26adf...@k0twhome> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I plan to purchase a new home transceiver in the next few months and I've > narrowed my choices between a 910H and a TS2000. Thinking only of satellite > operation (ignoring the HF capability of the TS2000), is there a general > preference in the Amsat community of one over the other? Reasons? > > Thanks for your opinions. > Tom, K?TW _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
