yes, that is very normal.
if conditions aren't really good, your not going to hear even wwv with the
stock antenna...
The HF receive is not great on the thf6a.
If you look at the SSB sensativity specs its pretty awful.
You'll have difficulty getting consistent reception even on the AM broadcast
band.

73
Colin, V A6BKX
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From: "Aaron Cannon" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:41 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.
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> Is it normal not to be able to receive WWV with the stock antenna?
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> Thanks!
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> Aaron
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