[TenTec] Quietness/Apparent Sensitivity

[Jim Reid]

>   I live in a suburban area surrounded by neighbors, not unlike
probably most
> hams. At my QTH I deal with numerous unintentional emitters of rf that
> basically establishes a noise floor level for me. I obviously have
very
> little control over this. I must seriously question the value add of a
rig
> that can "hear" -140 dBm (or less) if I have a noise floor hovering
around
> the -110 dBm level. For me, noise reduction DSP breakthroughs are as
> important as quieter receivers.

You also have the option,  really,  of moving to a very
quiet island near the middle of the Pacific ocean,  hi.
Very nice,  and quiet out here.  Of course,  guess you
only really have the option IF you are retired......maybe
a plan for your future??

73,  Jim  KH7M