Ahh.. I didn't realize my Yaesu and Icom's were so inadequate and deaf. Maybe those stations I hear that are not even registering on the meter are really not there. Maybe all the stations I have worked around the world are not really there. I guess I need to have my rigs worked on by your tech so I can here more? I still stand by my statement if you buy something and it needs to be fixed before you can use it is a waste of money but to each their own.