I have both rigs. I use the K3 for CW and the TS-590S for SSB. For casual operating I like the TS-590 better than the K3 and it is also half the price of the K3.
I have one issue with Elecraft service. I sent my rig back to have the PA pins changed from the tin plated to gold. pins. I felt that was a design defect but I had to pay for the labor. I'm scheduled to send my TS-590 to Kenwood for the ALC fix but I will not have to pay for the labor; just the shipping there. Mike N2MS ----- Original Message ----- From: Greg <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 20:35:55 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: Topband: Rig Question Why not just get a K3 instead of something that "rivals" it. It's made in the USA, too, and Elecraft has the best customer service in the industry. I have no affiliation with Elecraft -- just a satisfied user. 73, Greg-N4CC -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Thomas W4HM Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2014 10:27 AM To: a topband @ COL Subject: Re: Topband: Rig Question Trent the Kenwood TS-590S would meet your requirements and it has a better receiver in it than the TS-2000. The TS-590S receiver section rivals the K3. 73 & God Bless, Thomas F. Giella W4HM Lakeland, FL, USA [email protected] W _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
