> So therefore, all the weak signal DX I've worked with the RX340 > on 160 and 80 meters is just a figment of my imagination. What does that have to do with anything? I can work "weak signal DX" on 160 and 80 using a S-38 Hallicrafters. As a matter of fact, the S-38 makes all the DX "weak signal DX". Even the strong ones. 73, Tom W8JI W8JI@contesting.com