Absolutely beautiful rig. I have to find one of these to put next to my TS-660 quad bander. Keep the qsos rolling and thankyou for posting. Tom Kc9qvv
@BlueTomTom62 You are welcome Tom, the TS-700 looks so much better than is does on video, I would never sell this rig. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Hi ; I also have one of those but mine is the TS-700SP and I have no idea what the SP stands for . Last time I used it , it worked ok. The mic needs work . Thats another story. Take care and God Bless.
Have you got blown lamps on your 'Band' and 'VFO' knobs? Anyway, top radio and I'm thrilled to bits with my one as well, apart from a couple of blown lamps....... Cheers!
I bought one of these a few days ago on a pure whim. It had no power leads or microphone, but I managed to cobble together a lead using spade connectors from a 13.8v supply. It sounds great on receive, but until I get of a spare mic and rewire it, I will not be able to transmit. Hopefully there will be no problems. All I have to do is replace a couple of lamps. (main dial and VFO)
I bought one of these a few days ago on a pure whim. It had no power leads or microphone, but I managed to cobble together a lead using spade connectors from a 13.8v supply. It sounds great on receive, but until I get of a spare mic and rewire it, I will not be able to transmit. Hopefully there will be no problems. All I have to do is replace a couple of lamps. (main dial and VFO) Have you got blown lamps on your band and VFO knobs too? Anyway, top radio and I'm thrilled to bits.
I bought one of these a few days ago on a pure whim. It had no power leads or microphone, but I managed to cobble together a lead using spade connectors from a 13.8v supply. It sounds great on receive, but until I get of a spare mic and rewire it, I will not be able to transmit. Hopefully there will be no problems. All I have to do is replace a couple of lamps. (main dial and VFO) Have you got blown lamps on your band and VFO knobs too? Anyway, top radio and I'm thrilled to bits.
nice radio very nice I really like the old style 2 meter amateur radio sets there extreamly hard to get hold of these days and people charge a fortune for them as well I too like the 2 meters SSB it's great and I've made some fantastic mates on there I use a YAESU FT-857D and a sharmans multicom X30 2/70 colinier in my loft and got many great contacts as I say nice little radio you've got there I must say and good video too take care 73's stephen M3SNV brekfield liverpool {UK}.
Hi Jay, great to hear from you, hope you and the family are well. I love this rig. I worked a station in Lincolnshire this morning with my loft aerial and running only 8 watts, not bad :-)
that's terrific, I was listening to the contesting last night on 80/40 , it was so busy to me that I didnt know who to listen to next . the band , I have never seen it so full .
I've had the good fortune to own a TS 600 for the last couple of years. I believe it hears even better than my TS 2000. Often have thought of acquiring a TS 700 to complete the set, but we've moved and I don't have the two meter yagi in the air any more. Maybe some day. Fine radio iron.
Love the TS-700 - and of course it brother the TS-600 on 6 meters. For anyone interested I have a Yahoo Group for these radios called "KenwoodTS600NTS700" Rod K9ROD
That was a good radio! Well built and rugged and great sounding receive and transmit audio on SSB as well as FM. I owned a Kenwood TS-700A in the late 1970's and early 1980's when I lived in the state of Oregon.
Hi Mick, this is a poor video of the radio, so I'm going to make a new video soon. Many thanks for the comment. 73 Peter G0OMH (just up the road from you) :>)
Visit the GH4IZH website regarding the Trio/Kenwood TS-700 conversion to 4 metres too.
dogiehogan 2 weeks ago
This wa smy first 2 m SSB rig.....I realy miss it a lot....brings back memories
73
Jan LA3EQ.
lustrup 1 year ago
Is it me or does this chap sound like John McCririck??!!
teamfab 1 year ago
Beauiful rig, it looks like a real communication radio, not like todays radios that looks like expensive hi-fi stereos.
journey62 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful rig. I have to find one of these to put next to my TS-660 quad bander. Keep the qsos rolling and thankyou for posting. Tom Kc9qvv
BlueTomTom62 1 year ago
@BlueTomTom62 You are welcome Tom, the TS-700 looks so much better than is does on video, I would never sell this rig. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
73 Peter
HighFlyer186 1 year ago
When I was at school, I used to dream about owning that rig one day! It's a beauty. Nice to see a classic trx looking and sounding so good.
G0IFI 1 year ago
Hi ; I also have one of those but mine is the TS-700SP and I have no idea what the SP stands for . Last time I used it , it worked ok. The mic needs work . Thats another story. Take care and God Bless.
kc7wwy 1 year ago
Have you got blown lamps on your 'Band' and 'VFO' knobs? Anyway, top radio and I'm thrilled to bits with my one as well, apart from a couple of blown lamps....... Cheers!
Mr6292 1 year ago
I bought one of these a few days ago on a pure whim. It had no power leads or microphone, but I managed to cobble together a lead using spade connectors from a 13.8v supply. It sounds great on receive, but until I get of a spare mic and rewire it, I will not be able to transmit. Hopefully there will be no problems. All I have to do is replace a couple of lamps. (main dial and VFO)
Mr6292 1 year ago
I bought one of these a few days ago on a pure whim. It had no power leads or microphone, but I managed to cobble together a lead using spade connectors from a 13.8v supply. It sounds great on receive, but until I get of a spare mic and rewire it, I will not be able to transmit. Hopefully there will be no problems. All I have to do is replace a couple of lamps. (main dial and VFO) Have you got blown lamps on your band and VFO knobs too? Anyway, top radio and I'm thrilled to bits.
Mr6292 1 year ago
I bought one of these a few days ago on a pure whim. It had no power leads or microphone, but I managed to cobble together a lead using spade connectors from a 13.8v supply. It sounds great on receive, but until I get of a spare mic and rewire it, I will not be able to transmit. Hopefully there will be no problems. All I have to do is replace a couple of lamps. (main dial and VFO) Have you got blown lamps on your band and VFO knobs too? Anyway, top radio and I'm thrilled to bits.
Mr6292 1 year ago
nice radio very nice I really like the old style 2 meter amateur radio sets there extreamly hard to get hold of these days and people charge a fortune for them as well I too like the 2 meters SSB it's great and I've made some fantastic mates on there I use a YAESU FT-857D and a sharmans multicom X30 2/70 colinier in my loft and got many great contacts as I say nice little radio you've got there I must say and good video too take care 73's stephen M3SNV brekfield liverpool {UK}.
helraiser666painkil 2 years ago
sounds like forest gump
DAEDESIGNS 2 years ago
Class bit of kit!
blyid1 2 years ago 2
suenan bien estos radios
3400elefantes 2 years ago
these things are so cool! i only have 4 scanners and three shortwave radios.
bradmann85 3 years ago
Hi Brad, the equipment you have sounds good, post some videos of them sometime. 73 Pete.
HighFlyer186 3 years ago
ive just put a video of two of my scanners. title should be police scanners
bradmann85 3 years ago
Hi Brad, thanks for letting me know, I'll have a look. 73 Pete
HighFlyer186 3 years ago
Great reliable rigs with great audio, and what a design, wow!
Have already collected a Kenwood TS-700, TS-700G and recently a TS-600 (my fav).
Now hunting for a decent TS-700S!
Joined the "KenwoodTS600NTS700" Yahoo-group too.
dogiehogan 3 years ago 6
Hi Dogiehogan, Yes, they are very well built and as you say very reliable. I've also joined the "KenwoodTS600NTS700" yahoo group.
73 Peter G0OMH P.S. New and better video of the TS-700 coming soon.
HighFlyer186 3 years ago
Hi Peter,
The Kenwood TS-700G was my first all-mode rig, which I bought in Mai 1978, after I succesfully qualified for the radioexamination.
Unfortunately, in 1980 I had to sell the TS-700G to buy the expensive HF TS-820.
Looking forward to a 'new' and improved video.
73 Robert
dogiehogan 3 years ago
a very handsome radio indeed. you just cant beat the classic stuff.
miserableoldcunt 3 years ago 5
I'll get some better videos of the TS-700 on here very soon, so keep a look out :D
I love classic radio equipment, the new stuff doesn't feel like 'real radio' to me.
HighFlyer186 3 years ago
Hiya Pete, now thats a 2meter radio I do like, I also like the way that 2meters is being used as proper radio should be.
fantastic
how are you these days?
miserableoldcunt 3 years ago
Hi Jay, great to hear from you, hope you and the family are well. I love this rig. I worked a station in Lincolnshire this morning with my loft aerial and running only 8 watts, not bad :-)
HighFlyer186 3 years ago
that's terrific, I was listening to the contesting last night on 80/40 , it was so busy to me that I didnt know who to listen to next . the band , I have never seen it so full .
packed to the rafters.
hows the qrp project coming along.?
miserableoldcunt 3 years ago
I've had the good fortune to own a TS 600 for the last couple of years. I believe it hears even better than my TS 2000. Often have thought of acquiring a TS 700 to complete the set, but we've moved and I don't have the two meter yagi in the air any more. Maybe some day. Fine radio iron.
wontgoquietly 3 years ago
Love the TS-700 - and of course it brother the TS-600 on 6 meters. For anyone interested I have a Yahoo Group for these radios called "KenwoodTS600NTS700" Rod K9ROD
vorndamr 3 years ago 2
Hi Rod.
Yes, the TS-700 is a really lovely transceiver and well built. And I'll join your Yahoo Group. Thanks for the comment, 73 Peter G0OMH
HighFlyer186 3 years ago
great old radio. i use to have an old yaesu frg 7. great, a bit of station drift, but that's nothing.
turnermedman 3 years ago
That was a good radio! Well built and rugged and great sounding receive and transmit audio on SSB as well as FM. I owned a Kenwood TS-700A in the late 1970's and early 1980's when I lived in the state of Oregon.
Philovideo 3 years ago
Hi Bill, It still is a good radio :>) it's a lovely radio. I'll post a better video of it soon. 73 Peter G0OMH
HighFlyer186 3 years ago
what a lovely old rig, i wish......
turnermedman 3 years ago
Hi Mick, this is a poor video of the radio, so I'm going to make a new video soon. Many thanks for the comment. 73 Peter G0OMH (just up the road from you) :>)
HighFlyer186 3 years ago
super radio, very nice...
VictoreCelia 4 years ago 2
hermoso !!!
lu5ddx 4 years ago
very reminiscent of a FRG-7.did they have lots of cabinets over when they made the frg? hi hi
808FlyBy 4 years ago
You may well be right. It's a very nice old radio, I love it ;>)
HighFlyer186 4 years ago