Improved Receiver Performance at No Extra Cost | Ham Radio

One of the most critical areas of Ham Radio operation, is that of obtaining the best receiver performance. Often, some dramatic improvements can be achieved by making some fundamental changes to the receiver setup. Peter G3OJV, takes you through some of the control adjustments that may significantly improve your reception.

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[jimdavis]

I made huge improvements to my receive capability on 80m and 40m. My receive noise levels were high so I tracked down the source of the noise. The source was the overhead cable bringing broadband internet into my house. Obviously the balanced line from the pole was out of balance and therefore radiating broadband noise. I changed internet provider that ran optical fibre into my house. Noise problem solved completely. I can now copy very weak signals I couldn't hear before.

[l.a.]

good video Peter, lots of folks don't use the RF Gain, those of us who grew up without DSP in our radios, the RF Gain was our best friend. learning to ride the noise with the attenuator engaged and the AF . with these new radios using all of these with the DSP NR makes listening to weak signals a breeze ! I have my old Yaesu FTDX-3000 and it still blows me away how it can dig out really weak signals out of the noise. I'd love to get my hands on one of these FT-710's or FTDX-10's - fantastic! 73 de N3TGY

[dekcap]

Your knowledge of all things ham, and the wonderful advice provided through your many well-produced videos is so much appreciated Peter. Thank you!

[Scif]

Nice video Peter. I see way too many people not using the RF gain and I hate listening to a wall of noise that makes me stop watching livestreams and videos. 73 de G0LQP

[johnrowe]

To my 60+ year old ears, 'throwing' the sound forward gave me the largest and most noticeable improvement.
I did this by cutting in half - from top to bottom, one of those plastic tubs that small Christmas puddings come in. When placed over the speaker, this improvised 'dome' worked an absolute treat.
Thanks for the video.

[David-kmin]

Hi Peter, you have covered the subject in a earlier video. Saying that I have taken your advice and I will say listening is now more pleasant.
David M0DUU

[tsdelaney]

Thanks for the ideas, Peter! It’s been in the low 30’s here in Nova Scotia, Canada. Cheers!

[Stingmni]

3:01
I use a 90 degree 4" PVC elbow on top of the speaker window. Works perfect

[ronsworldnl]

Thank you Peter, as a new ham radio operator I was just starting to fiddle with these settings on my FT991A. Looks like I was on the right track. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! 73 PD1CDB

[daveengstrom]

This is some good stuff. Thanks for making this video. I am 71 and I DO have some hearing loss. This helps.

[rogerlafrance]

A hard copy whether on an old valve receiver or a new SDR, at some point comes down to training the brain to sort out the noise. If takes practice to get a good ear.

[CamilleCullen-owqj]

Great video, many, many thanks!! Robert K5TPC

[johnmarron]

That's why I love the ftdx10 the dnr is a game changer

[Dennis-ucgm]

I liked the part about reading the manual 🙂 I did that once and was amazed some of the things I didn't even know my transceiver was capable of. I probably had it for a couple years before that happened . 👍 73's

[Billygoat]

Thanks peter great video always very interesting.

[jasonhowell]

Good informative video as always Peter, i use RM noise reduction and i have to say it is very good, give it a try you will be quite amazed.

[mikesmith]

Hi Peter. What an excellent video tutorial! One of the very first things that was impressed upon me, as a newcomer all those years ago by Dave G0MJY, my wonderful tutor, was to back off and 'ride' the RF Gain control. It really is, I still think, one of the most important knobs on the front of the radio. Superb advice! l always look forward to your videos. 73, Mike, M0MTJ

[ralfkruse]

Nice video, and in a noisy area, town or industrial it helps to to put down the amplification of the radio, ( you had S9 Noise) But in Rural area without neighbours and QRM no need for. With S3 Noisefloor on 80m the Noise is determined by atmospheric propagation. If there is a solar storm you hear it. In a crowded Band it can be helpful to turn down the RXbandwidth to 1khz, but leave the TXbandwith on 2, 7khz helps to keep the QRM away. Lol.👍🏻😊🇫🇷

[brian-gdvb]

Peter, Another great video, Thank you. I am surprised that you've not used the free AI RM Noise program - It knocks spots of the MJF / Chinese Noise filters. Give it a try and make a video on your thoughts !

[johneckert]

Peter. you are a wealth of knowledge and experience and I look forward to each and every video you produce. I got my general class license here in the states last month and being I live in an apartment I decided to get into POTA. and just use an END FEED HALF WAVE at home The suggestions you mentioned will surely help me as I just completed my Chemotherapy and radiation treatments for head and neck cancer and the radiation treatments effected my hearing and my speech. I'm 66 years young and I plan to be around for a long, long time.
BLESS YOU and 73. KK7UAG