Re: [Elecraft] Is Kenwood listening?
I'll also note that the TS-890S example quoted surfaces in relatively few station setups and requires the operator to be determined in ignoring one of a couple of work-arounds. However, the point about manufacturer responsiveness is well made. I doubt that I will be making any modifications to my TS-890S, though. Apart from having low transmit IMD and good ALC dynamics (including no overshoot) the TS-890S works well with the KPA1500 and similar amplifiers, in part because of the per-band, per-mode power setting and limiting, and the pre-settable tune powers. I understand that Elecraft and several other US manufacturers also implement similar systems, which mitigate a number of potentially embarrassing (or worse) brain/finger problems. Manufacturers such as Icom and Yaesu could usefully catch up. 73, Peter (VK6HP) -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Wednesday, 22 September 2021 7:37 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is Kenwood listening? On 9/21/2021 12:58 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: > I have been personally involved with the investigation of several TS-590S > issues, either as the principal investigator/reporter, or supporting someone > else who found the problem. Kenwood fixed all these issues with firmware > updates, in one case issuing an update within a couple of weeks of receiving > the first report. Great news both here and from Wes. Kenwood is certainly the JA mfr who has done the most to minimize clicks, their rigs test well at ARRL Labs. In general, I found their user interface the most intuitive on the rigs I've owned, especially the TH-F6A, which is still my favorite talkie. Their new D74 digital talkie is the exception -- I couldn't do much of anything without digging out the printouts I'd made of the pdf manual, and it died just after warranty ended. The last of their HF rigs I've owned was a pair of TS850s. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to p.h...@curtin.edu.au __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is Kenwood listening?
On 9/21/2021 12:58 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: I have been personally involved with the investigation of several TS-590S issues, either as the principal investigator/reporter, or supporting someone else who found the problem. Kenwood fixed all these issues with firmware updates, in one case issuing an update within a couple of weeks of receiving the first report. Great news both here and from Wes. Kenwood is certainly the JA mfr who has done the most to minimize clicks, their rigs test well at ARRL Labs. In general, I found their user interface the most intuitive on the rigs I've owned, especially the TH-F6A, which is still my favorite talkie. Their new D74 digital talkie is the exception -- I couldn't do much of anything without digging out the printouts I'd made of the pdf manual, and it died just after warranty ended. The last of their HF rigs I've owned was a pair of TS850s. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Is Kenwood listening?
I would say they are. Kenwood not only provided a hardware mod for early TS-590S power overshoot issues but they have also responded to other customer service difficulty reports with firmware updates. I have been personally involved with the investigation of several TS-590S issues, either as the principal investigator/reporter, or supporting someone else who found the problem. Kenwood fixed all these issues with firmware updates, in one case issuing an update within a couple of weeks of receiving the first report. I wrote my first KAT500 defect report July 2018. There is still no released firmware update to correct this problem or any of the others I have reported since then. I understand that Elecraft is a small company with limited resources. I also appreciate the personal interaction I have had with the KAT500 and KPA500 firmware developers. That sort of interaction simply is not possible with Kenwood. However, the bottom line is that Kenwood fixed the reported problems and Elecraft hasn't yet. Andy, k3wyc __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
