Prior to the Japanese Ham Fest next weekend, Kenwood released long awaited TS-590 detail in their web site. It says they will start shipping in October. Looks like TS-570 previous model, but inside of the rig is totally different. No frills like recent ICOM and YAESU, they focus on real performance in SSB and CW to communicate in distance. They prepare S/D/V lineup and price of the series are 228,900JPY. With nominal discount of 15% in Akihabara, we can reach them less than 200,000JPY. Not cheap, still this is realistic range as QRP gear. We must say welcome to the 20W V-version for QRP operation.
It is sure Kenwood will display TS-590 in Ham Fest. QRP blogger will report its feeling in this site immediately after the festival.
