Kenwood TS680?

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3 total messages Started by plaws@uafhp.uark Mon, 05 Jul 1993 18:50

#26

Author: plaws@uafhp.uark
Date: Mon, 05 Jul 1993 18:50

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Someone has offered me a Kenwood TS680 for $850.  The problem is that I
don't have a clue as to whether or not this is a good price.  The radio
seems to be a predecessor of the TS690: all mode, includes 6 m, c.1988.
It is in excellent physical condition (he *says* he hardly used it) and I
have confirmed that it works on all bands/modes.

Is this a reasonable price???

I am also curious to find a source for pricing info so I can figure these
things out for myself. :-)

(he also has a KNWD TM201B 45 W, 2 m mobile for $350, but I'm not looking
for a 2 m mobile :-)

Peter Laws              |"The '90s are gonna make the '60s|plaws@uafhp.uark.edu
n5uwy@ka5bml.ar.usa.noam| look like the '50s"  --D. Hopper|plaws@uafsysb.bitnet

what's a good proce for a TH 77a with extras ?

#28

Author: jc@wave9i.nrl.na
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1993 04:04

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 Greetings everyone -

I was wondering if there were any thoughts on the price for asome
kenwood gear.
TH 77 A (2m/440  ht)
BC 10 fast charger
3  BP 6 battery packs
headset (real kenwood)
speakermic (again Kenwood)
DC-DC for the car.

I found it all at a pawn shop.  They are aware that they aren't allowed
to transmit without a license, there's no manual , and I had a
hard time figuring out how to use it.  The asking price is $400. It
al looks in good condition.  The sales person said that it was sold by
a chap who had lost his job, so I belive that it wasn't stolen.

Thanks for your thoughts.

de
John/NA3J
jc@wave9i.nrl.navy.mil

Re: Kenwood TS680?

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Author: fred-mckenzie@ks
Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1993 18:49

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In article <Pine.3.07.9307051856.A20591-a100000@uafhp.uark.edu>,
plaws@uafhp.uark.edu (Peter Laws) wrote:
> Someone has offered me a Kenwood TS680 for $850.  The problem is that I
> don't have a clue as to whether or not this is a good price.  The radio
> seems to be a predecessor of the TS690: all mode, includes 6 m, c.1988.

Peter-

The TS-680 is not a direct ancester of the TS690.  It is actually a TS-140
with 6 meters added, while the TS-690 is a TS-450 with 6 meters added.

The TS-140 is still available new.  Amateur Electronic Supply has them for
$849 (plus options).  Only the TS-680 was discontinued about a year ago,
when the more expensive TS-690 came out.

AES's latest catalog has a used TS-140 listed for $679, and a used TS-680
listed for $789.  Their prices are usually a little higher than hamfest
prices, but there is a little less risk involved.

73, Fred, K4DII

fred-mckenzie@ksc.nasa.gov

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