> We shouldn't assume that improved receiver performance comes > automatically along with all the extra features. For example, > although the FT-1000MP is my primary workhorse rig, I have always > been disappointed that its raw sensitivity on a totally quiet band > (10M long path for example) is not as good as my old Kenwood TS-940S, > which will be back on live standby when the sunspots eventually > return.
John, Do you have the INRAD Front End Mod installed? This really seemed to liven up my FT-1000MP, especially on 10 meters. It is only $55 and can be easily installed and removed. See http://www.qth.com/inrad. I live out in the country and have very little problem with environmental noise. With the mod installed, I can easily hear a difference in the level of white noise when the antenna is connected. So, in theory, I should be able to hear anything that is at or above the environmental background noise level. 73 de Bill Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
