Kenwood TS-590SG worth it in 2023?

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In this week's KZfaq video, we're diving into the timeless excellence of the Kenwood TS-590SG and exploring whether it still holds its own in 2023. Also, Gary & Richard demonstrate FT8 operation using WSJT-X, showing you how to make the most of digital modes.
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Running Order:
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Give Away
00:45 - History of the TS-590
02:00 - Front Display
02:25 - Coverage
02:54 - Features
07:53 - Connectivity
08:40 - Remote Operation
08:55 - Reliability
09:45 - Summary
11:50 - Setting Up SDR Play
15:00 - SDR Uno
18:00 - Configuring FT8
21:00 - FT8 Set Up
28:45 - FT8 Operation
32:30 - Summary
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@gonebamboo4116 11 ай бұрын

Hell yeah it's worth it. Consider how many made the mistake of buying a 7300 like I did.

@GaryRowlands 4 ай бұрын

Ho Bam, what don't you like about the 7300 I'm thinking of getting one but i'm getting lots of conflicting advice, 73.

@ivandubinsky1857 Жыл бұрын

This is a solid performing rig...my favourite, by far. No fish finder display? No problem, don't need or want it.

@JeffreyPadell Жыл бұрын

My 590SG is a great radio, I moved up from the TS-140. I like the fact that most functions are done by the buttons on the front. I don't need a waterfall!

@paulschumacker9901 9 ай бұрын

Incredibly simple to operate, excellent receive sensitivity, and a boatload of other nice features that I won’t mention. And it’s priced at a very affordable level. I’m incredibly happy with this purchase.

@iu0itx-silveriosarra536 Жыл бұрын

I love my TS590SG with RSP2pro as panadapter. I use it mainly in CW and for contests, occasionally in digital modes. As a second radio I would eventually buy another one TS590SG or a TS890. Wonderful radio!

@colinashley Жыл бұрын

I've not used a Kenwood yet, but I love the modern functionality with the analogue feel of buttons and diala.

@ChoppingtonOtter Жыл бұрын

What an excellent video. As a complete beginner this is the first time I've seen what FT8 is actually about.

@NuclearCowboyTube Жыл бұрын

Put in the high stability TXco and its one of THE BEST out there for the price! Others dont have the roofing filters

@ianwarnecke9814 Жыл бұрын

Started with a TS 2000E and loved it made the mistake of moving to 7300 nice radio but I didn't get on with the touch screen operation so came back to the 590SG and fell back in love with Kenwood. My 590SG is used mainly in Data mode but is used in SSB and FM love the simple operation of NB and NR to remove the noise we dont like hearing. Tony's comment is the 590SG worth it, most certainly is Thanks Kenwood for a superb affordable radio

@gonebamboo4116 11 ай бұрын

Yepper, 7300 was a mistake for me to. Currently looking the right deal on a 590SG

@m0aze611 Жыл бұрын

I have a ‘S’ model alongside my DX10 and there is something so great about the Kenwood I can’t put into words. It’s solidly built and heavy, DSP not as great as the Yaesu but I can live with that. I always get comments comment on the quality of the audio. 👍🏻

@dieterhauer8619 11 ай бұрын

Interesting. FYI - About 6 years ago, I sold my TS-590S to another Ham. He already owned an ICOM IC-7300 as his primary rig. He bought the Kenwood TS-590S from me as a backup rig. Guess what? Shortly after he received the TS-590S from me, he emailed me back and said that the TS-590S is now his PRIMARY rig!

@andycarless9069 Жыл бұрын

I still own a 570 DGE from new and was thinking of upgrading some time soon !! This Radio is food for thought 🤔🤔👍

@bruehlt 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE my 590! Just got an 890 last December - worlds different - but the 590 is so simple to use!!

@m0cdl Жыл бұрын

I loved my 590sg I only sold it to buy my TS890s from you, I don’t regret that but I will buy another one eventually, it will make a second receiver and a perfect back up set, John M0CDL Fists,

@dalependleton6420 9 ай бұрын

I have two of these: 590S and the 590SG. They are an excellent value. I beat them to death on CW. Also use the SG with SDR UNO. You can't beat it!...

@guykovacs9334 11 ай бұрын

I love this radio, started with a 590s off of ebay, bought 590sg new in march, could not be happier. Paired mine with a panadapter and MFJ-939K for bigger antennas, great set up, I even take it portable for POTA , however it does not leave the camper. Thanks nice video.

@barryabell5410 Жыл бұрын

Always loved kenwood and the 590 in my opinion is still a good contender in modern times

@sporty05 Жыл бұрын

I still love my TS-590SG, it is now backup to my FTDX10 but it has some attributes that still make it a great rig.

@lizzyfan1986 Жыл бұрын

Backup, are u kidding...590 has an actual receive ant input, two ant outputs plus it's a superhet which is still superior to an SDR

@knowledgeispower3212 Жыл бұрын

What's the point of having these things ?!? I'm a bit of a nerd so I want to fool around on these things but for practical daily use what's the use ?

@ruhnet 10 ай бұрын

@@knowledgeispower3212having what things?

@2E0RME 8 ай бұрын

Backup to a DX what? Nooooooo! lol 😉

@anthonycosta1776 11 ай бұрын

I have 2 sg's. Love the build quality and superb performance. That being said both of mine were 20 cycles low. Slight adjustment of the local oscillator and it's perfectly. on frequency rock solid. On long winded qso's she gets good and hot but doesn't seem to be a problem. Fan activates seldom. It's a keeper.

@bruceroaf5750 Жыл бұрын

Kenwood in my opinion is the best radio producer. Yea my 705 has a soft spot but Kenwood Menus just fit with the working of my Brain. 👍👍 and they sound fantastic

@NJF60 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the brilliant and informative video. I’ve been considering this Kenwood for a while now. Regards, John from Tampa Fl USA

@f4vpc358 Жыл бұрын

Won't be parting with my TS-590SG for a long while, performance equals my FT5000MP-LTD in so many ways And now that Yaesu don't seem want to support serious V-UHF operation by removing transverter ability it's a no-brainer for me to keep as I still prefer a 'hand's-on' radio in my hobby activity and not an extension of a PC.

@ronandrew878 Жыл бұрын

Good video up to now. great demonstration Also, this radio takes you back to basics with modern features, and, its great piece of furniture in the shack Thanks.

@TechMindsOfficial Жыл бұрын

Best thumbnail ever!

@ghostrider88888 Жыл бұрын

I really love and enjoy the simplicity of my ts-590sg. Really outstanding radio. Thanks for a great video....

@langhilau 8 ай бұрын

Very informative as always. I love my 590SG great receive and I have been told the audio is great.

@ve3pcp 11 ай бұрын

I have always owned and used Kenwood HF radios from my TS-520 to a TS-850 and now a TS-870. I have used the TS-850 and now my TS-870 as remote stations using RCForb. I love the 870. It's a super radio. I tell others that own Icom that they are a poor mans Kenwood! hi hi. I have a larhe group of Yls from 8 countries on 4 continents that do operations throuigh my remote and we livestream those operations. They are all available on my KZfaq channel. 73 for now, Rob, VE3PCP

@G1VDP1 Жыл бұрын

Best bang for the buck in this class. Had 2 TS590 S and one TS590SG, and will be getting another one when finances allow.

@karl7850 Жыл бұрын

Good rig, one negative though is kenwood have stopped making the vgs-1 unit for it and it is now extremely hard to get hold of one.

@alexdodd3465 Жыл бұрын

Tony in the thumbnail is brilliant

@whiskeysix 8 ай бұрын

Love my 590SG 70th anniversary! Unlikely I'll ever sell it

@adrianmoss4391 Жыл бұрын

100% a Kenwood man here :)

@Sidmi5utc Жыл бұрын

The performance PF button is the same idea that the CS button does on the Yaesu radios and has done for years. The TS590SG is still worth it in 2023 however most folk are guided by what they see on the "Sherwood" table...If the FTDX-10 had 2 antenna sockets I think it would be no contest..

@colinsmith4452 Жыл бұрын

Top video team. Had a 590s & regret selling it. Seriously considering the sg version

@markznsparkz1M0AGY Жыл бұрын

Of cause it's still revelant I use the ts870 and that's still revelant and that's the precursor of this radio . Go Kenwood!

@vu2vid 11 ай бұрын

happy with my 590 SG, last 5yrs.. Great in my shak.. VU 2 VID

@TheArtofEngineering Жыл бұрын

The Elecraft doesn't have a waterfall and sells well. Looks like a nice rig....got me thinking! de VK2AOE

@andynew2 Жыл бұрын

I sincerely hope it’s relevant. I recently bought a used one from you. I love it! 73 de M7CUN

@ehayes5217 Жыл бұрын

vry interesting & thanx for posting! 73 de WA4ELW in TN 🇺🇸 dit dit 😃

@Bobby63208 Жыл бұрын

Great video Tony, Gary & Richard

@lesliehopgood9693 Жыл бұрын

love all the kenwood range would love to know of any future new radios

@kevlarnegative 5 ай бұрын

I don't have an HF rig yet as I can't afford any but this one is a dream for sure. Maybe one day!

@manvirjudge8156 Жыл бұрын

I dont have a TS-590sg, I sure as hell would like one. I have won 2 other youtube ham radio giveaways, at this point I'm just testing my luck. 73's VA7BKI

@ricksoftmedia5825 Жыл бұрын

Great radio following in the steps of a great CW Radio like the 570 before 👍

@dougaltysoe Жыл бұрын

I Use an old ts870...the thing with KENWOOD is that you get the quality and reliability.

@Not_So_Weird_in_Austin Жыл бұрын

I have at 590SG, and it has a lot of analog controls and menus to configure any way you want. I don't contest and the USB port is all I need for now in terms of a 100-Watt HF/digital rig.

@ehayes5217 Жыл бұрын

& btw, an excellent narration re the bells & whistles on this FB rig!😃🇺🇸

@MrBracey1970 Жыл бұрын

Always looked like a wonderful rig 😊if I had the cash and could take it portable I would snap one up😊

@G5VNX Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Loved the explanation of the setup.

@jamescstanley5018 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson! I a, almost tempted to try FT8 after your explanation, the best I have seen. I hope that Kenwood will bring out a replacement for the 990, their engineering is excelent and the audio world renowned. Already subscribed and thumbed up! 73 Jim M7BXT

@YllaStar95970 Жыл бұрын

I would think a class leading receiver WITHOUT a pan-adapter means you save time chasing weak signals that you can actually hear, rather than just see.👍

@gonebamboo4116 11 ай бұрын

Excellent observation

@bodacious2276 Жыл бұрын

Still hands down the best radio under 2k on the market.

@Nigewilliams-to2ky Жыл бұрын

Love Kenwood! Tnx for a interesting video.

@granitebuilt5836 Жыл бұрын

Very nice looking rig. From what audio I've heard on videos, sounds good too.

@MATTHEWPRUESSING-wd7yl 10 ай бұрын

Love Kenwood radios

@Rabid_Rat431 Жыл бұрын

Great radios. I have always been a Kenwood fan.

@gonebamboo4116 11 ай бұрын

Will there be a 80th anniversary special edition with jacket? I'm buy'n

@royw73 Жыл бұрын

Nice rig , in use here iaru hf champignonship for many years Runnen 40cw love the rx antenna for the bevarege or active loop

@mohamedmakhaldi1836 Жыл бұрын

I love transmitter kenwood

@vinnyboomba9948 Жыл бұрын

I love kenwood

@petergeorgew6208 Жыл бұрын

Never owned a Kenwood, but never say never !!

@tomcabrera8223 8 ай бұрын

I always planned to up grade from my 570 when it died but still enjoying my 570 and many used 590 will be for sale should I need one.

@keithmotty1 Жыл бұрын

My new gear just arrived .. Thanks to Richard and all at the shop.. Hope see you later in the year... 73 LZ4DJ///G1RHB.

@kixsantos Жыл бұрын

Still using a 5 year old second hand TS590SG WIll add RSPdx soon DV1K 73

@seanprice2634 Жыл бұрын

I prefer the ts2000. On the used market its great value for the money.

@oe5pop320 4 ай бұрын

Great Radio

@gordonpettt3124 Жыл бұрын

Still great radio

@Jerry-iz7ow Ай бұрын

I LOVE MY TS 590 SG I HAVE TWO

@AI7LU Жыл бұрын

I would like to get one as everything seems to be button controlled 👍🏻

@gonebamboo4116 11 ай бұрын

Amen, I'm sick of touch screens

@J1mbo888 Жыл бұрын

Nice Radio. 🙂

@seanw5492 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@dondonaldson1684 5 ай бұрын

And thank goodness it doesn't utilize a waterfall (it is a radio, not a smart phone. The AT's in Kenwoods are greater than a $400 value, and the audio in TX and RX is second to none.

@desbelfastireland9982 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU ,, KENWOOD GREAT

@robervaldantas7239 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, thanks, is the ts590s still being manufactured? How do I know the difference between ts590s and ta590sg, thanks

@walesunt Жыл бұрын

great radios

@keithmotty1 Жыл бұрын

All I need now is a hands free for the FT891... any ideas ?????

@M7ECR Жыл бұрын

love my ft891 would love to have a big shack radio

@rumpestillskin4671 9 ай бұрын

Is Kenwood discontinuing the 990 ?

@G1VDP1 Жыл бұрын

Curious as to whether the SDR Play becomes the second receiver? That wasn't mentioned or did I miss it?

@hardcasthale4904 9 ай бұрын

Yes, the SDR can easily be a second receiver. You can tune the SDR separate from the radio using the same antenna. Set it up like this video, maybe watch a few videos on the SDRPlay set up and use and your in business. It’s quite easy and very useful

@dieterhauer8619 11 ай бұрын

ALERT - Sadly, Kenwood recently stopped manufacturing their MC-60A desk mic (about $170-180). Now?... They appear to only offer the MC-90 desk mic (about $300-325). Also, the cost of the MC-43S hand mic is now at $70.

@cledusneighbor2630 8 ай бұрын

Can you setup 10 / 6 meter repeaters with offsets and tone on this radio I’m sure there is lots of hams out there that has or will get a Kenwood TS-590sg this Christmas ,If the 10 meter band continues to be as hot as it has been it would be a lot of fun … Could you do a Video … How to setup repeaters on the TS-590sg and save them to memory. Thanks and Happy Holidays from w4wsx

@bodstrup Жыл бұрын

I love the look and feel of these radios - but - Will a SDRPlay DX or Duo give the same performance on the receive side ? Add an Elad TM-2 and you have the nice tuning controls.

@adamap2796 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like Kenwood are thinking of dropping the 590SG 🤔

@nils-erikkarlsson7829 Жыл бұрын

Hej kenwood radio TS 590sg fin radio

@j3xk72r9 Жыл бұрын

A nice radio no doubt, but Kenwood just don't invest in their product development and leave things in production until they become very out of date. Anyone who has used a waterfall display for five minutes would never want to be without one again.

@hankhalbert6542 11 ай бұрын

Meh

@thecodfather4425 Жыл бұрын

but why would you go with this kenwood when for a better price and you get more with a ftdx10?

@johntrott9513 Жыл бұрын

Personal preference, some people prefer buttons particularly if hands are a bit shaky.

@gonebamboo4116 11 ай бұрын

More what?

@RogerWilco486 10 ай бұрын

Because you don't get "more" with the FTDX10 unless you're referring to more confusing menus, more horrible UI, more frustration with only a single antenna port, more fragile finals, etc. Both are outstanding radios in their own right, but blanket statements claiming one to be clearly superior to the other means you're not considering ALL the pros and cons of both transceivers...because the TS-590SG certainly has a number of significant benefits over the DX10. The DX10 may be better for you, but that won't be the case for everyone.

@gonebamboo4116 8 ай бұрын

Appears Yaesu is designing to meet test specifications. Operating a Kenwood is more enjoyable, feels like a piec of gear. Icom's goal, is to sell the next thing. In the end, people come back to Kenwood. I know I sure am and will likely neverbiy an Icom or Yaesu again.

@2E0RME 8 ай бұрын

Not more, just different. I own both and for me the SG is the solid winner.