[50mhz] 50mhz Digest, Vol 67, Issue 8

[Dan Schaaf]

Cecil

I use the FT-920. No Inrad filter. Just 500 Hz Narrow CW filter and the DSP 
. I have worked as far east as Hungary ( 3 hops) and as far west as Hawaii 
and Japan (5 hops) on 6 meters last year and this year. No preamp either. 
Antenna is 4 element yagi up 28 feet. Never experienced F2, only Es.
If you want a good rig, in my opinion, Yaesu is the only radio to own. But 
that is my opinion. I am a Yaesu person because of their performance. I use 
this radio on 160 thru 6 meters including 60 meters.

Vy 73, Dan K3ZXL
http://www.k3zxl.com

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>   1. Re: Opinions wanted on 6m radios (Cecil Acuff)
>   2. Re: Opinions wanted on 6m radios (John Geiger)
>   3. Re: Opinions wanted on 6m radios (Chris Boone)
>   4. Re: Opinions wanted on 6m radios (Trent Fleming)
>   5. Re: Opinions wanted on 6m radios (cboone at earthlink.net)
>   6. Re: FS: Yaesu FT-690RII (cboone at earthlink.net)
>   7. Re: Opinions wanted on 6m radios (John Geiger)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 11:21:39 -0500
> From: "Cecil Acuff" <chacuff at cableone.net>
> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
> To: "Chris Boone" <Cboone at earthlink.net>, "'Perry Ogletree'"
> <pogletree at comcast.net>, <50mhz at mailman.qth.net>
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> Not much mention of the Yaesu FT-920.  Any particular reason why?
>
> It does need additional filtering I think to make it as good a RX as it 
> has
> the potential to be, but Inrad has that taken care of.  I will say it has
> one of the most useful and effective DSP systems I've played with and that
> includes the Yaesu FT-1000 family of radio's (MP and MKV) and the Icom 756
> Pro series. (the Pro is no slouch though..)
>
> Had a very nice Kenwood TS-600 a couple of years ago as my first 6m radio 
> on
> a recommendation from a friend.  Probably was a nice radio in it's time 
> but
> I wouldn't waste the time and effort on it today.
>
> I've heard good things about the Icom 746....very hot receiver.
>
> Cecil Acuff
> K5DL
> Gulfport MS EM50
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chris Boone" <Cboone at earthlink.net>
> To: "'Perry Ogletree'" <pogletree at comcast.net>; <50mhz at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 2:52 AM
> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>
>
>> Sorry but you are WRONG....limiter does NOT reduce ignition OR "static"
>> noise present; it SHOULD in theory..but doesn't...and the noise spikes 
>> are
>> embedded so deep, only a NB gate can get them out....if what you say is
>> true, WHY did GE comes out with the NB 1st and then Motorola (Extender)
>> and
>> other Land Mobile commercial guys like RCA, EFJ, Midland, etc etc. do 
>> it??
>> NOPE, a TRUE NB is still needed on FM.....been there way too many times.
>>
>> I will say the FT690RII NB works but too well..it needs a faster decay
>> time
>> on FM because it chops the signal too much and the audio can be
>> distorted....The gate ckts on SSB and FM are IDENTICAL...why Yeahoo did
>> that
>> is beyond me....SSB is ok but I plan to modify the FM gate and change 
>> some
>> cap values....my MIDLAND STII and XTRs have the best NB around..works
>> GREAT
>> (In an area with a S6 meter reading on a FT857D or 100D, the Yaesus 
>> cannot
>> hear on FM but do on SSB...the Midland? FULL quieting........now THAT'S a
>> NB).
>>
>> Chris
>> WB5ITT
>> 35+ yrs of lowband VHF FM experience
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Perry Ogletree [mailto:pogletree at comcast.net]
>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:55 AM
>> To: Chris Boone; 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>>
>> Every FM radio I've seen has a very effective noise blanker... its called
>> squelch! HI!
>> Actually, a NB on FM is counter to the mode.  If you limiter is doing its
>> job, you'll have no noise.  If the signal is too weak to drive the 
>> limiter
>> to saturation, you are on the wrong mode or have the wrong antenna.
>>
>> 73 de Perry - K4PWO
>>
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> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 10:33:30 -0700 (PDT)
> From: John Geiger <aa5jg at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
> To: Chris Boone <Cboone at earthlink.net>, 'Perry Ogletree'
> <pogletree at comcast.net>, 50mhz at mailman.qth.net, Cecil Acuff
> <chacuff at cableone.net>
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> Unfortunately Yaesu's filter setup isn't the best for the FT920.  You had 
> to buy a few INRAD extras to really filter it up correctly.  Still, it is 
> a radio loaded with features and easy to use.
>
> The best buy on the new market today has to be the FT450.  Talk about a 
> radio loaded with features for a entry to mid level price.
>
> 73s John AA5JG
>
> --- On Sun, 8/9/09, Cecil Acuff <chacuff at cableone.net> wrote:
>
>> From: Cecil Acuff <chacuff at cableone.net>
>> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>> To: "Chris Boone" <Cboone at earthlink.net>, "'Perry Ogletree'" 
>> <pogletree at comcast.net>, 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
>> Date: Sunday, August 9, 2009, 11:21 AM
>> Not much mention of the Yaesu
>> FT-920.? Any particular reason why?
>>
>> It does need additional filtering I think to make it as
>> good a RX as it has
>> the potential to be, but Inrad has that taken care
>> of.? I will say it has
>> one of the most useful and effective DSP systems I've
>> played with and that
>> includes the Yaesu FT-1000 family of radio's (MP and MKV)
>> and the Icom 756
>> Pro series. (the Pro is no slouch though..)
>>
>> Had a very nice Kenwood TS-600 a couple of years ago as my
>> first 6m radio on
>> a recommendation from a friend.? Probably was a nice
>> radio in it's time but
>> I wouldn't waste the time and effort on it today.
>>
>> I've heard good things about the Icom 746....very hot
>> receiver.
>>
>> Cecil Acuff
>> K5DL
>> Gulfport MS EM50
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Chris Boone" <Cboone at earthlink.net>
>> To: "'Perry Ogletree'" <pogletree at comcast.net>;
>> <50mhz at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 2:52 AM
>> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>>
>>
>> > Sorry but you are WRONG....limiter does NOT reduce
>> ignition OR "static"
>> > noise present; it SHOULD in theory..but doesn't...and
>> the noise spikes are
>> > embedded so deep, only a NB gate can get them
>> out....if what you say is
>> > true, WHY did GE comes out with the NB 1st and then
>> Motorola (Extender)
>> > and
>> > other Land Mobile commercial guys like RCA, EFJ,
>> Midland, etc etc. do it??
>> > NOPE, a TRUE NB is still needed on FM.....been there
>> way too many times.
>> >
>> > I will say the FT690RII NB works but too well..it
>> needs a faster decay
>> > time
>> > on FM because it chops the signal too much and the
>> audio can be
>> > distorted....The gate ckts on SSB and FM are
>> IDENTICAL...why Yeahoo did
>> > that
>> > is beyond me....SSB is ok but I plan to modify the FM
>> gate and change some
>> > cap values....my MIDLAND STII and XTRs have the best
>> NB around..works
>> > GREAT
>> > (In an area with a S6 meter reading on a FT857D or
>> 100D, the Yaesus cannot
>> > hear on FM but do on SSB...the Midland? FULL
>> quieting........now THAT'S a
>> > NB).
>> >
>> > Chris
>> > WB5ITT
>> > 35+ yrs of lowband VHF FM experience
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Perry Ogletree [mailto:pogletree at comcast.net]
>> > Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:55 AM
>> > To: Chris Boone; 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
>> > Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>> >
>> > Every FM radio I've seen has a very effective noise
>> blanker... its called
>> > squelch! HI!
>> > Actually, a NB on FM is counter to the mode.? If
>> you limiter is doing its
>> > job, you'll have no noise.? If the signal is too
>> weak to drive the limiter
>> > to saturation, you are on the wrong mode or have the
>> wrong antenna.
>> >
>> > 73 de Perry - K4PWO
>> >
>> >
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:50:31 -0500
> From: "Chris Boone" <Cboone at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
> To: <50mhz at mailman.qth.net>
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>
> Only reason why I left it off my list is :
> I forgot about it! And never had any real experience with it..but a good 
> rig
> from what I understand...will add it to the list :)
>
> BTW my experience with DSP vs a RF NB??? Hands down, a GOOD NB will get 
> rid
> of the noise better than DSP...
> You HAVE to get rid of the "RF" noise to be able to HEAR the signal at
> all....otherwise the DSP has nothing to work with..I RARELY run my DSP in 
> my
> 857D except to round off the audio (2700Hz LP and 200Hz HP) on both Rx and
> TX....
>
> this so called HIFI SSB a few years back?? A POS joke and ILLEGAL AND
> impractical.....a SSB filter will only pass 300-2800 max...usually
> less...trying to pump 4-6or 8 kHz through it?? AHHH can we say 
> distortion???
> SORRY it just don't work and be clean, legal, etc...and Riley busted a few
> of them iirc.
>
> My 35yrs in BROADCAST engineering knew that would happen! And I can easily
> prove it with test gear on the bench..
> WHY do you think TOLL quality telephone is 0-4kHz; Actually more like 
> 200Hz
> to 3400Hz except in modern T1 chanels it's a bit better like 100Hz to
> 3900Hz?? Because THAT'S where the power of the SPEECH energy is...NOT in 
> the
> HI end...that's MUSIC...and we are NOT a music service...sorry for the
> soapbox but its needed a lot these days!
>
> My $0.10...because its 5x worth more than two!! :)
>
> Chris
> WB5ITT
> Society of Broadcast Engineers
> Former Chief Engineer KDMX/KEGL/KFXR (the famous 1190 Dallas with 12 tower
> night site), Dallas Fort Worth!
> Owner, SE Texas Telecom and Broadcsting (yes I am a professional in this
> field)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cecil Acuff [mailto:chacuff at cableone.net]
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 11:22 AM
> To: Chris Boone; 'Perry Ogletree'; 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>
> Not much mention of the Yaesu FT-920.  Any particular reason why?
>
> It does need additional filtering I think to make it as good a RX as it 
> has
> the potential to be, but Inrad has that taken care of.  I will say it has
> one of the most useful and effective DSP systems I've played with and that
> includes the Yaesu FT-1000 family of radio's (MP and MKV) and the Icom 756
> Pro series. (the Pro is no slouch though..)
>
> Had a very nice Kenwood TS-600 a couple of years ago as my first 6m radio 
> on
>
> a recommendation from a friend.  Probably was a nice radio in it's time 
> but
> I wouldn't waste the time and effort on it today.
>
> I've heard good things about the Icom 746....very hot receiver.
>
> Cecil Acuff
> K5DL
> Gulfport MS EM50
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 18:32:31 -0500
> From: Trent Fleming <trent.fleming at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
> To: Perry Ogletree <pogletree at comcast.net>
> Cc: Chris Boone <Cboone at earthlink.net>, 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID:
> <38d998240908091632j718bb0afu88bcb69c9bf1c2cf at mail.gmail.com>
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>
> I've only had my TS-690 about 3 weeks, but I have been very impressed with
> the 6 meter capabilities, I've been able to work any signals I can hear,
> with 50w into a KU4AB loop at 25 feet.
>
> Not bad on HF, either.
>
> Just my personal experience.
>
> Trent
> N4DTF
>
> On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 1:55 AM, Perry Ogletree 
> <pogletree at comcast.net>wrote:
>
>> Every FM radio I've seen has a very effective noise blanker... its called
>> squelch! HI!
>> Actually, a NB on FM is counter to the mode.  If you limiter is doing its
>> job, you'll have no noise.  If the signal is too weak to drive the 
>> limiter
>> to saturation, you are on the wrong mode or have the wrong antenna.
>>
>> 73 de Perry - K4PWO
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Chris Boone" <Cboone at earthlink.net>
>> To: "'Mike and Alicia Fanning'" <fanning at hiwaay.net>
>> Cc: <50mhz at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 22:17 PM
>> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>>
>>
>> > Several Multi mode 6m rigs out there:
>> >
>> > TS60 (late comer of course! :) which is 6m only (too expensive in my
>> book)
>> > But going back:
>> >
>> > TS670
>> > TS660 (both 670 and 660 are quad band but have 6; also the old TS680
>> which
>> > is HF and 6; I have one still!
>> > And there is the TS690 and later with HF+6 but you said you weren't
>> > interested)
>> > TS600 (old but works ok; needs preamp in rcvr and 10watts out)
>> > FT690 (R I and RII models; own both!!!)
>> > FT680 (cool looking)
>> > FT650 (best rcvr on 6 in a lot of folks opinions)
>> > FT625 (all mode with digital readout!)
>> > FT620 (which doesn't have FM but good SSB/AM rig)
>> > IC560 mobile (cousin to the 2m version and the 2m FM only model)
>> > IC505 LCD 5watt out
>> > IC551 10-25w (and D 100watt model !! but FM optional and the FM module 
>> > is
>> > rare to find!!)
>> > IC502 (SSB only portable!)
>> > MFJ made one (SSB/CW only and limited range..not much less than the
>> > 502...but just not as good!)
>> > And the Ranger DX 5054 25 and 100w models
>> >
>> > And I am probably leaving some others out!!
>> >
>> > I own a FT857D and 100D...both good for 6, 2 and UHF SSB as well as FM
>> and
>> > HF....but they sure work great on 6!!
>> > For the price, don't ignore them! ONLY thing about most Japanese mutli
>> > mode
>> > rigs on 6?? The NB does NOT work in FM mode...and YES you need one (if
>> > not,
>> > then WHY did Motorola, GE and others make such an animal for lowband 
>> > VHF
>> > FM
>> > radios???? HELLO JAPAN!!! The NB in the FT690xxx series and TS680 DOES
>> > work
>> > on FM...a rare happening...otherwise, forget it! And I want an ALL MODE
>> > rig
>> > to work the same in ALL modes....regardless, the NB should work in 
>> > FM...)
>> >
>> > Chris
>> > WB5ITT
>> > EL39BW
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: 50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
>> 50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>> > On Behalf Of Mike and Alicia Fanning
>> > Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 10:47 AM
>> > To: 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
>> > Subject: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>> >
>> > GM all,
>> > I am interested in getting back on 6 after many years and would like
>> > opinions on folks' favorite 6m radios.  The last rig I used was an
>> > FT-620B at my Dad's shack and it was a very good radio.  I'm most
>> > interested in people's opinions on new 6m (or 6m+HF) radios, but I'd
>> > like opinions for classic rigs as well.  HF coverage is not a big deal
>> > to me as my typical mode of operation on 6 is to keep the rig running
>> > in the background waiting for a good opening, so it will stay
>> > dedicated to 6m coverage all the time.
>> >
>> > Comments and opinions welcome!
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Mike Fanning, K4GU
>> > Huntsville, AL
>> >
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 21:42:06 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
> From: cboone at earthlink.net
> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
> To: 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
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> I did not include many of the HF+6 rigs...I was merely pointing out the 6m 
> only or 6+2-4 other band (Like the TS660 and 670) multimode rigs...there 
> are PLENTY of HF+6 (and more!)...beginning with the TS680 and FT450 and 
> FT570s and TS2000, etc etc etc....The HF+6 mtr rigs are great....(and some 
> of them the NB works in the FM mode...imagine that!!! But on some, it does 
> not; like my FT857 and FT100....but the TS680 and later TSxxx do!!! So if 
> not needed, why is included and works in some rigs but not others? It 
> boggles the mind! ;)
>
> Guess I need to make two lists :)
>
> Chris
> WB5ITT
> TS 680, FT 857D, FT 100D, FT 690RI and RII models!
> (not to mention plenty of Midland Syntech I, II and XTRs on 6FM!)
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Trent Fleming <trent.fleming at gmail.com>
>>Sent: Aug 9, 2009 6:32 PM
>>To: Perry Ogletree <pogletree at comcast.net>
>>Cc: Chris Boone <Cboone at earthlink.net>, 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
>>Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>>
>>I've only had my TS-690 about 3 weeks, but I have been very impressed with
>>the 6 meter capabilities, I've been able to work any signals I can hear,
>>with 50w into a KU4AB loop at 25 feet.
>>
>>Not bad on HF, either.
>>
>>Just my personal experience.
>>
>>Trent
>>N4DTF
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2009 21:50:22 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
> From: cboone at earthlink.net
> Subject: Re: [50mhz] FS: Yaesu FT-690RII
> To: Andy Lokken <alokken at gmail.com>, 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
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> Andy,
> dont know if you sold the rig yet or not but wanted to let you know; the 
> PA brick used in it is the same as the TS680 and other 10watt 6m rigs..and 
> WILL do 25+ watts if used carefully!
> I have turned up my TS680 AND FT690RII rigs to 25watts FM and ~40w PEP SSB 
> out with no issues...did the TS680 in the late 1980s and its still going 
> strong!!!
>
> Just cant sit on the mic for 10+ minutes or so at a time...gotta be less 
> than a long winded op...but for normal users, they will see higher out 
> with no issues.
>
> Chris
> WB5ITT
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Andy Lokken <alokken at gmail.com>
>>Sent: Jul 20, 2009 8:55 PM
>>To: 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
>>Subject: [50mhz] FS: Yaesu FT-690RII
>>
>>Greetings:
>>
>>If you ever wanted an FT-690RII in awesome shape, now is your chance.
>>I had never planned to sell this one, but I had better before the
>>credit card bill comes in the mail and I have to go and explain what I
>>went and bought (you guys know that drill, I'm sure). I'm offering it
>>here before it goes on eBay.
>>
>>This Yaesu FT-690RII is a solid 9+ out of 10. It comes with the amp,
>>tone board, battery case, telescoping whip, mobile bracket (never
>>mounted), manual, box, hookup wires (connectors have been crimped on
>>them) and probably most of the little screws and tidbits that come
>>with these. I used it in my shack for a short period of time, then put
>>it away when I went for a little more power. It's very clean and nice,
>>none of the dust and junk that sits on top of the buttons and in the
>>nooks and crannies. It has maybe two blemishes worth mentioning: one
>>of the buckles on the amp has some scratches on the chrome, and the
>>top of the radio case has a scratch. Everything works, including the
>>light and memory battery. The radio makes an honest 2.5W barefoot, 10W
>>with the amp, and the radio hears just fine. In several years of
>>watching these come up for sale, I've never seen a nicer or more
>>complete example.  $300 plus $30 to ship via USPS Priority Mail.
>>
>>Take a close look at the photos at the URL below:
>>
>>http://tinyurl.com/mzvdhk
>>
>>Please let me know if you have any questions.
>>
>>Thanks for your time!
>>
>>Andy K0AJL
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:45:28 -0700 (PDT)
> From: John Geiger <aa5jg at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
> To: 50mhz at mailman.qth.net, cboone at earthlink.net
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> Don't forget the Kenwood TR9300.  They are rare, but out there.
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> 73s John AA5JG
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> --- On Sun, 8/9/09, cboone at earthlink.net <cboone at earthlink.net> wrote:
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>> From: cboone at earthlink.net <cboone at earthlink.net>
>> Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>> To: 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
>> Date: Sunday, August 9, 2009, 9:42 PM
>> I did not include many of the HF+6
>> rigs...I was merely pointing out the 6m only or 6+2-4 other
>> band (Like the TS660 and 670) multimode rigs...there are
>> PLENTY of HF+6 (and more!)...beginning with the TS680 and
>> FT450 and FT570s and TS2000, etc etc etc....The HF+6 mtr
>> rigs are great....(and some of them the NB works in the FM
>> mode...imagine that!!! But on some, it does not; like my
>> FT857 and FT100....but the TS680 and later TSxxx do!!! So if
>> not needed, why is included and works in some rigs but not
>> others? It boggles the mind! ;)
>>
>> Guess I need to make two lists :)
>>
>> Chris
>> WB5ITT
>> TS 680, FT 857D, FT 100D, FT 690RI and RII models!
>> (not to mention plenty of Midland Syntech I, II and XTRs on
>> 6FM!)
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> >From: Trent Fleming <trent.fleming at gmail.com>
>> >Sent: Aug 9, 2009 6:32 PM
>> >To: Perry Ogletree <pogletree at comcast.net>
>> >Cc: Chris Boone <Cboone at earthlink.net>,
>> 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
>> >Subject: Re: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>> >
>> >I've only had my TS-690 about 3 weeks, but I have been
>> very impressed with
>> >the 6 meter capabilities, I've been able to work any
>> signals I can hear,
>> >with 50w into a KU4AB loop at 25 feet.
>> >
>> >Not bad on HF, either.
>> >
>> >Just my personal experience.
>> >
>> >Trent
>> >N4DTF
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