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I'm afraid I don't know anyone who would recommend that 1270. There are a number of substitutes including a sound card software program that does much better (and it's free). If your ONLY choice is a 1270 then do it. Otherwise use anything else. - 'Doc

Do I have direct experience in using one? NO, but I do have experience in hearing them. I have to say that they aren't the best things in the world that I've ever heard. Not the absolute worst either, but that's just a matter of degree. Power handling ability. That is so variable that it's...

TVI/RFI -should- be a non-issue, but considering 'my' luck, I'd have to sort of count on it. It isn't impossible to deal with but it can sure be aggravating. The 'best' 'cure' for interference is 'distance'. The further away you can get the radiating antenna the better off you are. That...

You ready for this?? If I can't see the sun then it ain't sunrise or sunset, yet. A lot like those 'Indian Weather Rocks', you know? There's always a 'fudge factor' between calculated times and actual times. Go with what works for you, not what's -supposed- to work. I -used to- be able to...

There are a number of options available to you as far as antennas go. In general, since you are under restrictions, your antenna will also be 'restricted'. That means that you won't hear everything that's happening, but good grief, none of us hear it all anyway, you know? A simple wire...

The TM-281A is a really nice, and simple 2 meter radio. It does exactly what it's supposed to do and has a very nice receiver. I have one by the way. I first thought that tiny front facing speaker wouldn't be 'enough', but it is. Depending on where you buy it, it's certainly not expensive at...

... only if you 'twist' words hard enough. 'Misinterpreted' would be another way of saying it. - 'Doc

"one effect of phasing antennas is supposed to be to even out pattern irregularities thereby eliminating signal fade..." Actually, that's not a good, or valid reason at all. The only benefit from phasing antennas is to either increase gain or make the antenna system directional. That could be...

Good on the call sign! What brand/model radio you decide on is up to you and your preferences (and cost). Not knowing exactly what's near you, repeaters etc, I can only say that a dual band radio can certainly be handy. I have a dual band in the car and house. Don't particularly use both...

Not having any experience with either of those radios, I can still tell you this with confidence. You are the one who will have to stare at that thing, so pick the one that you think you can 'live' with the easiest. Compare statistics/specs, decide which YOU think would be 'best' for you...

How late was it when I wrote that, and was I sober? - 'Doc

You might consider putting antennas in the attic. 2 and 6 meter antennas shouldn't be much problem, the 10 meter antenna might be. Depends on what space you have. - 'Doc

You won't see much difference between them, so which ever one 'grabs' you. - 'Doc

If you are worried about looks then you have to take the consequences. 'Looks' and performance very seldom ever equal the same thing. - 'Doc

Sounds like it wasn't a very good deal, huh? Oh well. Now you know. - 'Doc

Good for you! - 'Doc

How old is that radio, did you buy it new or used? If it's still in warrantee, send the thing back. If you bought it used, you just found out why that's not always a good idea. Sorry 'bout that. - 'Doc

I didn't say that very well, did I? Height above ground/dirt isn't what causes RFI, but how close the RF signal source is to the devices being interfered with certainly does contribute. If that antenna is further away, which can also mean higher, then it's less likely to cause any...

Yes, there are several. The only one I can remember is called "CW GET". No idea how well it works, but it does work. - 'Doc

You know, that 'A99' is a 1/2 wave antenna, so should/would work the same as a vertical dipole. The only significant difference between them is how they're fed. The 'A99' at one end, the dipole in the center. Something else to think about is that while the 'A99' has no radials, it uses the...