TS-890 - Why I think its Fantastic

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Some of the TS-890 features that make this the best rig I have ever owned. Rob Sherwood has kindly contacted me to point out that above the TS-890 in his list are a version of the Flex 6700 that is no longer available, an Icom receiver and three versions of the K3 that should only really count once.

That makes the TS-890 3rd and just below a 10K+ GBP Icom 7851.

I hope you enjoy! If you do, feel free to buy me a coffee:

[gliderpilot]

Based on your video's I purchased the Kenwood TS-890S. I like the radio.

[robj]

This my first HF TRX review by someone who understands CW, so the assessor will have CW in mind, which is important to me.

[VENMW]

Awesome video, Mark! I was still trying to decide on a Yaesu or Kenwood rig until I watched this video. The 890 is the winner. Thank you!!

[mrluke]

Amazing job! Your camera didnt shake like 99% of all Ham videos! I compared the 890, 7610 today, seems the 890 analog has an advantage with close in strong and weak work over the SDRs. Keep up the great vids! A pleasure to watch.

[comichaven]

Thanks Mark for the very nice video. I got my TS-890S a little over a week ago and I LOVE it! I am enjoying all the nice features that it has for me to discover. It truly is a learning experience. Just what I needed. I also like the SWL program that it has for listeners. I guess there are so many things I like about this radio. The RTTY and CW are very nice and work in my opinion very well. Keep up the great videos, as there are very much appreciated! 73 from Wisconsin, Denny WB9MSM

[gbujold]

As of January 1 2019, this is the best TS-890 video, I have seen. It explains the features you find important in an excellent formatted manner. Great Video. Would love to see you do a lot more of these for references, for us TS-890 beginners. Awesome work.

[W-_KWX]

Great video Mark! I have always been a Kenwood fan (have owned TS450, 850, 950SDX, now 590SG, and this model is on my bucket list :)

[EricFullwood]

Finally a CW guy doing a review and a very high quality one at that. Too many YouTube yappers out there doing 90% of their "analysis" on the rig's video screen. This is ham radio, not Xbox. Tell me about audio quality, build quality and ergonomics. Great job here.

[pablogartze]

Thank you for your great video, lots of things to learn I just got mine yesterday

73’s

[puxbt]

I already bought mine, waiting to arrive this beautiful radio, 73

[ChipLohman]

Thanks for a very helpful series of videos. I did read the owners manual, but I have watched your video several times to get a better understanding of how things work. Thanks

[eahaa]

It is really a fantastic rig. I hope it will be my new one. TNX for your excellent review.

[undefinedname]

I was testing a few watt meters with mine at different frequencies, the radio has a feature that remembers the last 10 frequencies making it easier to test with consistency. After the initial manual input all you need to do is hit the "ent" key and then use the multi switch and scroll through.

[Penn]

Wow!! You've definitely sold me the radio. I was talking to my mate this evening because I am just in the middle of putting up my new BOLPA 10. The Kenwood890 would be his choice of radio everyday of the week. I been using an ic 7800 and an SPE for the last few years. However, I think it's time for change and I've set my heart on the Acon 2000A fully automatic linear amplifier. I've just been looking around for another radio. I think I may have found the radio.

[michaelmkeyhardy]

Impressed with the kenwood ts890s i thought the icom 7610 was the beast but seeing the ts890s its as my wife points out its ''OLD MANS PORN'' thanks for the intresting film Mike M0FCG M1KEY

[denniscody]

Great Video... I disagree on your take on Sherwood reports as I have a K3 (#12) without the latest syn boards and it absolutely blows away my new Icom 7300 #(18) on receive. Difference between night and day. Really considering the TS890S as Kenwood always has the best sounding transmitters ! Sure wish I knew someone that had one I could actually see in person. Thanks for a great presentation

[LeoTV]

Nice video and interesting to watch. After many years of service my TS-850S has to be replaced. I think this radio will be a worthy successor. 73 Lothar DL9SCT

[tonybutler]

Wonderful demo video Mark, drooled over the rig HI. Great to see you and know more of the man behind the callsign. Vy 73 Tony G3ZRJ

[normkirk]

Very well done ! Thank you !
Really love my TS-890.
Would like to see much more of these videos as the transceiver is very capable and complex.

[bigboy]

Great overview video, keep them coming I enjoy your style.