On 10/16/10 17:01, K8TB wrote:

   So I have an Icom IC-821 that I am using for the birds, SSB and

FM. I don't know what to say, but that rig isn't quite there. So I am trying to decide between a TS-2000 and an IC-910H. I've had a 2000 in the past, and it is a pretty good rig. But I've heard that the 910H is "better", more or less. I have mast mounted SSB preamps to equalize everything out.

  Anyone on the list own both an IC-910H and a TS-2000, and do you

have any thoughts on the use of them for sat use? (I don't really need the low band part of the TS-2000, I have a K3 there).

  tom bosscher K8TB

Hello Tom,

I'm not sure where it is, but in the archives where was a discussion about IC-910 vs TS-2000 wars, which had some good comments in it. I personally prefer the IC-910 (I have one) but have played with a TS-2000 for less than 10 hours.

So, where is the archive?

--STeve Andre' wb8wsf en82

Hi Tom,

Yes, this exact debate comes up from time to time. Here for what its worth is a contribution I made when it last came up over a year ago:

"The two radios I am familiar with are the TS-2000 and the IC-910. I have both, and in terms of the basic performance parameters there is no difference between them. However the TS-2000 is a much more versatile radio than the 910. One of the main advantages of the 2000 from my point of view is that almost anything that can be done from the front panel is also under computer control. It also has built in DTMF tones and tone memories which I use for satellite command ops. (It also of course has full HF capabilities.) There are also a number of other advantages which make it my preferred satellite radio. I use the 910 for portable operation as it is a bit smaller and lighter than the 2000. Hope this helps a bit. (Please note - I am in no way knocking the 910, it is a great radio - it is just that with the way I operate the 2000 suits me better.)"

Some other points: I don't tend to use the 2000 for HF as I also have other HF radios. The infamous 436.8MHz birdie on the 2000 means that only the second half of an SO=50 pass is usable - I tend to use the 910 for SO-50. On the other hand I can use the 2000 on AO-07 Mode A. (29MHz) The 2000 has a +/- 20kHz RIT range - sometimes very useful. The 910 is +/- 1.2kHz which is a bit limiting. The 910 has AFC which works well. I can easily track AO-51 S-band signals without any operator intervention. The 2000 has no AFC function.

As is usually the case it comes down to personal preference and operating style. I am sure you will find that either radio will do the job well.

73 Alan ZL2BX

-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of K8TB Sent: Saturday, 16 October 2010 21:02 To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Rig debate time...

So I have an Icom IC-821 that I am using for the birds, SSB and FM. I don't know what to say, but that rig isn't quite there. So I am trying to decide between a TS-2000 and an IC-910H. I've had a 2000 in the past, and it is a pretty good rig. But I've heard that the 910H is "better", more or less. I have mast mounted SSB preamps to equalize everything out.

Anyone on the list own both an IC-910H and a TS-2000, and do you have any thoughts on the use of them for sat use? (I don't really need the low band part of the TS-2000, I have a K3 there).

tom bosscher K8TB

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