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that antenna is no good for HF, it would have to be one very strong signal
in order for you to pick it up with an antenna that far off.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Minor" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 5:59 PM
Subject: Reception on the TS-2000 on HF bands
> Hi.
>
> I'm still enjoying the TS-2000, at least on 2 meters. Ham Radio Outlet
> still needs to send me stuff for HF and UHF, and here's where my question
> comes.
>
> I decided to hook up my dual band antenna to the HF connector and at least
> try to listen to the low bands. I didn't receive anything. What makes
> this
> stranger is I partially put the cable into the antenna jack and I was able
> to receive signals. I called Kenwood up, and I was told that the radio
> wouldn't receive anything on a dual band whip on HF.
>
> I want to know if this is accurate. I do have the preamp on, and the
> attenuator is off. I thought that the whip would hear a little. I'd be
> more than happy to learn that Kenwood's right, and the HF antenna will do
> better.
>
> Other than this, I'm quite pleased with the radio. It does have some
> quirks
> that I'm getting used to, but I can live with them.
>
> Thanks in advance for the help.
>
> 73
> Kevin Minor, N8EGA
> [log in to unmask]
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