Kenwood TS-590SG with fantastic Signal to Noise

[@peterhyams6824]

I have one and it’s one of my best radios. I’m not selling this one!

[@MrToonfish]

This "little" radio by it's size is a very great performer. I have always been amazed by those radios from Kenwood, TS-450S, TS-870S, TS-570DG, TS-590SG, ... There is NO need to spend $15.000 on a radio, it's better to invest into good antennas ! Thanks and 73.

[@624radicalham]

Ah but when you can't invest in a good antenna, because of restrictions, a nice Icom 7851 will do more to pull out a weak signal and allow you to have contacts with just a piece of wire, than another less radio will not allow you to do. I know, I've done it. Agree with your comments on these Kenwood radios thought, they are superb.

[@jeffdyer2393]

I have a 590s and an ic7300 the kenwood is far superior in every regard except the display. I would have liked to see your noise floor with the AF all the way up. Thanks for the video.

[@rolandlemmers6462]

That is impressive! Could you be persuaded to do a before and after video or is it too much work to recreate the old situation?

[@forgetyourlife]

why do you run it with the AGC off?

[@av4u]

I was first made aware of the benefits of turning AGC off and winding back the RF control to copy weak signals by Jarrad VK3BL in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2OUiZJpgcZ8g80

[@forgetyourlife]

@@av4u ah, I think I did that on my ft-818. The 7300 is a bit tricky. Thanks for the answer.

[@twohandsandaradio]

@@av4u yes the rf control on the 590 and 7300 are completely different animals. I miss my 590SG.

[@JamesA42]

How much did the Whole Shack Mains Filter cost to build if you don't mind me asking. Currently using a Tacima 6 Way Mains Conditioner but thinking about building one myself.

[@av4u]

I have actually costed it at around £90.00, all the parts are listed on GM3SEK's website.

[@av4u]

If you email me, I will send you my costing.

[@ncphotos]

Great video! De W2CSI

[@av4u]

Thanks very much Charles.

[@robertallbright]

Same Kenwood noise reduction is so poor