Yes, what you are experiencing is a huge mismatch when you put the connector 
in all the way.  So, it won't hear much.

When you put the conector partially in, you are using it essentially like a 
long-wire.  You will hear more that way, but just be damned sure you lock out 
your transmit capability, because you could fry your PA if you hit the key or 
the mike.

Steve, K8SP

----- 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
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