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Re: Is there something wrong with my th-f6a
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Aaron Cannon <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 7 Feb 2008 08:19:18 -0600
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Hi all.

Thanks.  I figured as much, but just wanted to be sure.

I will try to rig something up today or tomorrow and we'll see how it goes.

73s
kd6qpk


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From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: Is there something wrong with my th-f6a


>    Aaron:
>
> Remember, the stock antenna is an all-purpose antenna, made mainly for VHF
> and UHF.
>
> If you want more HF reception, you'll have to connect the radio to a
> longer
> wire, or some sort of antenna that is made to be more closely resonant on
> those frequencies.
>
> I have done this, and it works.
>
> So, it's likely that there's nothing at all wrong with your new THF6A.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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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