On 1/24/07, Jeff Yanko [email protected] wrote:

I remember reading on the BB that the TS-2000 produces a birdie on the 435 mHz band. Since I don't have the e-mails, I was trying to recall the frequency the birdie fell on and if any software updates ever resolved this issue.

The birdie still exists even with the latest firmware. It is pegged right on the downlink of SO-50 and AO-27 at 436.7950. I don't think that a firmware update could fix this problem. It is a hardware issue.

Another question about the TS-2000 is the performance of the rig on the VHF/UHF bands. I've heard of reviews where the poster would say the s-meter barely moves when a signal is received but that can be adjusted through settings.

I recommend checking out this Yahoo Group which is more targeted at what you want to do:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/adjust_ts2000/

How does the rig perform in the satellite mode.

It works great. With the exception of the aforementioned birdie, I have no complaints. When I want to work AO-27 or SO-50, I use a separate receiver (sometimes just an HT) for the downlink.