EV>06-10-15 17:20 Kostie Muirhead wrote to All about Comparison Shopping

EV> KM> @MSGID: 
EV>Howdy! Kostie,
EV> KM> So I have a couple decent looking options that I can pick up
EV> KM> for a HF rig, but as a novice was looking for some feedback on
EV> KM> which might be more appropriate for a newbie, and which might
EV> KM> last me through more of the growth cycle:

EV> KM> Kenwood TS-430S - Still in original box and apparently only
EV> KM> really used for a few field days since it was purchased. Does
EV> KM> not come with any accessories other than mic and power cable.
EV> KM> Good price though.

EV>I don't know if the TS-430S is an earlier Kenwood XCVR to the TS-520S
EV>that I have.

EV>I added the 12 volt Inverter to mine so I could use it in the car since
EV>my radio only came with a connector for a 110V/220V A.C. Line Cord.

EV>The TS-520 model had the 12V circuit built in, but that feature wasn't
EV>in the TS-520S I got.

EV>Hopefully the TS-430S (if You get that one) has the 12 volt option.

EV>73


The TS-430S is 12 VDC, 20.5 Amps for rated output, and requires a
power supply for 110 AC operation.

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