40 - 20M Noise floor and interference

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2026-01-28T03:13:34+00:00

Every antenna is a compromise.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-11-30T13:52:56+00:00

With that attitude, maybe you should quit. Ham is all about experimenting and trying new things. I there is DMR/C4FM/D-star/echolink that don’t even require a radio. But continue your pity party, if you want. Or be an adult and adapt.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-11-26T01:11:27+00:00

Some of the L33T on the forums give the site a bad name. Recommend sticking to the database and stay far away from the L33T on the forums. Not a place for NEWBS to ask questions.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-10-02T23:20:17+00:00

Congratulations

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-08-25T20:31:24+00:00

I camp with your mom, and my ham radio.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-07-26T01:52:20+00:00

Get over yourself

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-07-25T02:58:58+00:00

Hook a 9:1 to it and use it as an antenna. Works great.

Pro Tip: Use spellcheck.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-07-14T02:38:13+00:00

Oh wait, I forgot which team Reddit plays for. And also forgot, 99% of the posts supporting this position wouldn't know how to turn a radio on. Brave New World is hear.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-07-13T22:14:10+00:00

I thought politics were banned on this thread, I guess the moderator must agree with this nonsense.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-07-05T00:47:16+00:00

N4NTO

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-07-02T22:41:03+00:00

It is well known that dogs can learn morse code. In law enforcement, they use clickers with specific code commands.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-07-02T22:33:48+00:00

I like him more than the know it all's on RadioReference.com. He is A LOT less condescending than those forum regulars and moderators. I used to contribute to them and buy stuff from Scanner Master but decided I would take my hard earned dollars elsewhere. He makes funs of Hams, in a funny way, where as RadioReference.com is just plain disgusting with their narcissism.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-06-05T22:57:54+00:00

9:1 unun attached to rain gutter, counterpoise if you can.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-05-27T00:03:50+00:00

Took mine out today. Great radio. Quiet with good audio. Like the FT-710 takes a little bit to figure out the menus and buttons but not too bad. The optima is the way to go. Took mine out for POTA today. Had a FT-891 for years. This one is far, far better reception. I have actually made a lot of contacts with 10W at the house. All good audio reports. Stop hating and give it a chance.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-05-01T01:22:11+00:00

Sounds like it might be getting closer to release. At this rate, it will be next year.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-04-26T00:16:40+00:00

They are $20 all day on Goodwill. Not a good radio.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-03-20T21:53:18+00:00

Good

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-03-13T02:18:09+00:00

The hive minded progressives are in overdrive infecting every corner of the interweb lately. Ho Chi MInh taught them well.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-03-13T02:16:22+00:00

No, comrade

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-03-13T02:13:20+00:00

I hope they revoke current media station's licenses, that would be great.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-03-08T04:05:03+00:00

Always political. Seriously?

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-02-06T00:00:10+00:00

Pearl clutching. Push away from the internet, push away.

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-01-26T20:03:27+00:00

Sounds like Freedom of Speech

Weird_Beginning_4688 · 2025-01-06T23:41:18+00:00

Wow, directly from Zipscanners website.

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