[Elecraft] 40 meter noise level and K2

[Don Wilhelm]

Yes, that is true.  Turn the preamp off for all bands below 20 meters 
and your ears will be more comfortable and you will hear signals just as 
well.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/18/2012 8:45 AM, dw wrote:
> I'm sure this question has been asked a ton.
> It seems that the noise floor on 40 meters is much greater than on the
> higher bands for my K2.
>
> I'm guessing this is just the characteristic of 40 meters.
> But I thought I would post the question anyway.
>
> Thanks
> N1BBR :)