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New ham or old ham, just listen to the bands. You will always hear and know who's using this great hybrid. The 830S will hold it's own and actually out performs anything produced today. Listen to the TS-830S receive audio, you can listen to it all day without fatigue. The output audio will always draw comments and praise. Serviceability is excellent, if you are unable to do the work yourself, there are those out there that eat, drink and sleep with this hybrid and are quite knowledgeable. Parts are readily available and so is a vast knowledge base on the web. Provided a particular 830S hasn't been hacked, a less then perfect operating one is well worth reviving. Most times, one could return it to like new specifications. One note of warning, most techs today are usually knees and elbows into their circuit boards. Once the covers are removed, High Voltage is ever present! Discharge this voltage before sticking your fingers into the chassis! Do your homework and research. Above all, ask questions regarding mods, damage or peculiarities! It's your money!Read full review
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It is uncomplicated to use once you understand how to tune the radio with tube finals. The radio is easy to use, especially the fact is does not have menus to deal with, and the audio (receive and transmit) is excellent. The controls are easy to work with since it has fewer buttons and knobs and a larger face plate so it is not crowded. It is also much easier to work on than the newer radios. It sure beats my original rig, a Swan 500CX.
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Ham radio operators have realized what guitar players have known for years .... tube amplifiers out perform solid state amplifiers. The Kenwood 520, 820, 530 and 830 are some of the best of these hybrid radios (transistors for the receive and vacuum tubes for amplified transmit). The other hybrid radios worth mentioning are the Yaesu FT101 (E,EE,EX,ZD), FT901, and FT 902. These radios put out up to 120 watts, there are no "menus" to deal with (just good old knobs, buttons, and switches), and they sound GREAT on the air! 5 stars!!!
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I've been preparing for my HAM license (except the code part) for over 45 years. About four months ago, I got serious and passed the Technician exam and then moved on up to Extra Class two months later. I wanted my first radio to be something that looked as good on my desk when it was off as when it was on (just kidding.) The Kenwood TS-830S is exactly that. I call it a "real" radio because it doesn't look like a stereo -- off or on, and it requires some knowledge of using the radio technology I had to learn for my licensees. It does the job it's made to do. Absolutely no regrets.
I had to sell one like this 31 years ago. ( TS 830S ). It is good to get it back again. This one is in beautiful condition and works great.
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