The two radios use essentially the same receiver circuitry. The biggest difference between them is that in the 590, many of the configuration options are in menu. The 990 takes these config adjustments and puts them in a dial. Many of the dials on the 990 have an corresponding version in the 590 menu.
Are, I’m considering purchasing the 590 SG. Do you still have yours? How much do you like it? I can truly see why it is ranked so high… My goodness what a nice rig especially at that price point.
I'm late to the party here - and I hope I manage to find your reply (I'm sorry but my notifications can sometimes get a bit snowed) but are you still enjoying the 990? Like you, I have both. 590 for /P work..
Thanks for taking the time to make this comparison, being a lifelong Trio/Kenwood fan any radio from them is good for me, the 590 is an excellent radio for the price, i compete in a lot of contests, i have finished with a good score just using an old Icom 706 Mk1 with a good cw filter and my OM Power amp, and simple dipole antennas in many European contests due to my new house and the lack of space Are. My first Kenwood a TS2400 handheld when i had my NEW VHF license !! Best 73 F5VLY
@@johnarcher9480 Thanks John, I meanwhile bought a 590SG and I am indeed impressed ; moreover, it's NB is the best I've tried, and I have read other comments stating the same high performance of its NB. I can't say the same for its NR, but I rather use the RF Gain whenever possible and my own ears as "NR" filter ;)
Hello! Very good video. I like the subject, because I'm a ham, but these videos comparing old vs new are really great because you can get a good idea if an investment on a new rig actually worth
I have a 590s and still love it. I do wonder how the 590sg or the 590s compares in the same way to the new TS-890s? Would like to see a similar comparison.
No APF on the 590SG but you can go into the equalizer & accentuate the CW tone on it & put hte equalization as a User selection. Not as good as APF but a good 2nd choice.
![[DK6MP] Little Explain of the RX Settings on the TS590 SG](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3LME8d3CjcI/mqdefault.jpg)
The TS-990S uses the TS-590SG for the sub receiver, I was told.
The two radios use essentially the same receiver circuitry. The biggest difference between them is that in the 590, many of the configuration options are in menu. The 990 takes these config adjustments and puts them in a dial.
Many of the dials on the 990 have an corresponding version in the 590 menu.
No, main receiver is down conversion, second is basically the 590
I would buy 590 and... a car!
590 with batter antenna.
A 590 and 2 cars!
Have a 590sg more than enough for all my ham operating requirements. Rx performance doesn't make any big difference.
Like the green backlight over the amber. For some reason amber is hard on my eyes over time.
Probably the first comparison where Beocon is used, which I consider to be maximum quality. Great test.
Interesting, but att and rf gain on both needs adjusting so each radio gives best sig to noise etc... not easy to do, so thanks for interesting demo
Are, I’m considering purchasing the 590 SG. Do you still have yours? How much do you like it? I can truly see why it is ranked so high… My goodness what a nice rig especially at that price point.
hope you can make more videos about your kenwood ts-990
I'm late to the party here - and I hope I manage to find your reply (I'm sorry but my notifications can sometimes get a bit snowed) but are you still enjoying the 990? Like you, I have both. 590 for /P work..
Perhaps, doing an A/B conparison during a big contest, CQ WW CW or SSB on 40 meters
Thanks for taking the time to make this comparison, being a lifelong Trio/Kenwood fan any radio from them is good for me, the 590 is an excellent radio for the price, i compete in a lot of contests, i have finished with a good score just using an old Icom 706 Mk1 with a good cw filter and my OM Power amp, and simple dipole antennas in many European contests due to my new house and the lack of space Are.
My first Kenwood a TS2400 handheld when i had my NEW VHF license !!
Best 73 F5VLY
How do they compare with signals well over s9 and 2 khz away?
Now *that's* the *real question,* Roger!
According to Sherwood, the 590 is actually significantly better on 2k dynamic range.
@@johnarcher9480 Thanks John, I meanwhile bought a 590SG and I am indeed impressed ; moreover, it's NB is the best I've tried, and I have read other comments stating the same high performance of its NB. I can't say the same for its NR, but I rather use the RF Gain whenever possible and my own ears as "NR" filter ;)
What about TS-590SG TS-2000?
Thanks for this nice comparison... I have the 590SG and love it.
Hello! Very good video. I like the subject, because I'm a ham, but these videos comparing old vs new are really great because you can get a good idea if an investment on a new rig actually worth
590 old?
cool comparison - well done and quite interesting
Is it worth it?
I have a 590s and still love it. I do wonder how the 590sg or the 590s compares in the same way to the new TS-890s? Would like to see a similar comparison.
590SG
Btw: your video just sold me a 590SG. Thanks for the video!
same...
was toying with the 890 but for the money, i will give the SG a go.
@@26fb384 Depends on how selective a receiver you need. The 890 will remove a neighbor a block away, the 590 won't.
For god's sake put something soft under the antenna switch :)
amen ----- that was the first thing I noticed
590SG WOULD BE MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR ME. GREAT RADIO.
Are, GREAT VIDEO!! You put a lot of work into this. Well done and explained. Larry de K7HN
No APF on the 590SG but you can go into the equalizer & accentuate the CW tone on it & put hte equalization as a User selection. Not as good as APF but a good 2nd choice.
Too much noise turn the RF gain down is my advice
Does this beacon still works 2018 ?
590 cut the CW signal sooner 😉
I like that 990. Beauty.
The 590S is wasting money. The 590SG is the only way...
@Flatheadfletch Minor improvements.
You buy the 990 for the bells and whistles, which is fun. More fun than the 590. The 590 is cheap but primitive.
Helpful, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Do not hear difference basicaly...hi anyway BDR would be the key.
Haha it sounds like 590S is better or same at least even although it is so cheaper...:)
I enjoyed your video. Nicely done.
Barry
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Great video!!!!kd2qmj
Great video! de W2CSI