Better Receiver Reception - Lower Noise - Demo with IC-7300

We look at the various controls and adjustments you can use to improve receiver performance and cut down noise.

[kcpupdog]

Thank you for a step-by-step simplified procedure
. This is the information a lot of us 7300 owners have been looking for. Excellent presentation. Thank you again and a big thumbs up.

[WLK]

Thank you for explaining how I can improve the audio receiving on my 7300. I just passed my general class presently and decided to treat myself with this wonderful radio. Your video, I am sure, will help me immensely. 73 take care.

[richardday]

Peter, I just watched your video on "Better Receiver Reception - Lower Noise - Demo with IC-7300" a few weeks ago and tried your suggested settings on both my IC-R8600 and my Drake R8. I was amazed at the improvement it made on both receivers. It's counter-intuitive that lowering RF GAIN would improve reception and lower noise but it really works! I'm listening to and enjoying broadcast stations and ham operators that were too hard to hear before I tried your suggested setting adjustments. Thank you very much for your informative video. I'm now enjoying both of my receivers much more and I'm listening to signals that were too hard to hear before I tried your adjustments. Thank You!

[kdtxo]

This is the sort of information a fellow like me really needs. I have an ICOM 703 QRP transceiver. I love the set, but often wonder how to push the performance to its maximum. Well, here is the answer! I will give it a try! I' am most honored to have the opinion of one of the founding members of the best electronics firms in England share his insight. (it also lets me know YOU are a true lover of the Ham Bands and are interested in a way that is beyond just Economics) Only a true radio fan could address the ART of listening and the art of optimization of ones equipment so competently. Thanks. I also want to mention that, as a medical student in the 1990's I purchased a SONY 7600 DX receiver from Waters and Stanton when I was going through medical school...it never let me over the World....Thanks S&W...and Peter specifically !

[yoki]

Peter, excellent video... and one on a subject that is often either forgotten or missed or sadly not even taught thanks...

[petermainwaringsx]

You have just made someone, who was a GW8 fifty years ago, learn some new stuff and nod in agreement. I'm a new 7300 owner and need as much help as I can get, to smooth the learning curve. Thanks Peter, DE GW4NFJ.

[eddy]

RV camping in the Arizona desert, miles from anything and running on batteries, you will experience just how quiet a receiver can be! - k6sdw

[a]

Thanks so much. I have had this radio for a year now and never could get it to sound as good as my Kenwood. Your video really helped my ears with this radio.

[NSV]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Your videos are always very informative and helpful. I am a new HAM and IC-7300 is a wonderful radio. So easy and intuitive.

[joolz]

I have just purchased the IC-7300 so this video is great. It has helped immensely in improving my audio working from home. Thanks for posting.

[embrykendrick]

Thanks for this excellent presentation on improving receiver reception by lowering noise. I just accepted delivery of an IC-7300 and was shocked by the relatively high receiver noise. My previous modern experience was with Elecraft rigs which were relatively quiet. Also the Xiegu G90 can be gotten very quiet. All that not withstanding, my noise reduction efforts on the IC-7300 were futile until I watched your video utilizing this radio. I followed along, making the setting changes you demonstrated, and the 7300 is now more pleasant to listen to. Thanks, 73, all the best.
E. Mayes Kendrick, N1RKA

[MJVH]

EXCELLENT Peter, really easy to understand and jargen free. This has really helped me understand the filters on IC-7300 and much better noise reduction following your advice. Thank you John M7JVH

[gflat]

A good reminder that a little tinkering with settings can provide a cumulative improvement and therefore a more pleasurable and less fatiguing listening experience. Thank you sir. :)

[michaeltyborski]

Thanks for addressing an important topic. In my noisy apartment building, it gave me a reason to buy seven rigs, or so, including a Yaesu FTdx101D. HF work, however, will be limited by my indoor antennas. Thanks for a transceiver setup plan.

[MrGohunter]

Thanks Peter. I've only had my 7300 for a few days, so still learning. I'd played with the Fil1, 2 and 3, but your suggestions for them are very worthwhile. I hadn't found the tone controls yet, though, so I'll be having a further play later. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, ideas and knowledge.

[johnblythe]

Thank you for this video, you have helped me tremendously with the visual and explanation of using these settings.

[DucatiMTS]

You are very good Peter at presenting and come across in a most enjoyable manner. Please keep up the good work as we all get a little rusty with the passage of time. 73 from GI8WFA.

[ethzero]

Absolutely invaluable. Thanks so much, Peter! Translated very well to the IC-705. 73 de M7VOK

[epdreher]

A most informative video, Peter, found by me at a very opportune time. Thanks for this!

[harveymadison]

Thank you for teaching me how to use my new 7300! My sound clarity improved tremendously by watching your video. 73 de K5HRV