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Yeah, that's pretty typical, with the stock antenna the HF receive is
garbage. There are things you can do though, hook up a peace of wire or
something. I've used my yoyo antenna in my go kit a couple times on that
radio just to listen on the THF6A and stuff.
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From: "Aaron Cannon" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 11:41 PM
Subject: Is there something wrong with my th-f6a
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> Hi all.
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> I received my Kenwood TH-F6A today. I really like it, but I'm wondering
> if
> my poor HF receive is normal.
>
> I am using the antenna that came with the radio, and the bar antenna is
> turned on.
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> I tuned the radio to 2.5, 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHZ, and I was not able to
> hear
> WWV on any of them. I live in Iowa City, IA.
>
> Is it normal not to be able to receive WWV with the stock antenna?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Aaron
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>
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