Great video, I also monitor hf air frequencies with my IC-R8600, IC-7300 and my IC-705, but primarily with my 8600, which is a radio I love. Great radio and I doubt that I'll ever part with it for any reason. Favorite frequency to monitor from my location in Oregon is 8.843 for transpacific flights between the west coast and Hawaii. I'll catch the report, and then look up the flight number on "Flight Aware" to see it's position on the map. Sometimes it's amazing to see a flight that sounds as if it's off the coast of Oregon or California but turns out to be within 100 miles of Kauai, Maui or Oahu. Videos like yours are always more enjoyable is you give your general location so we can get a better idea of your reception.
@@randyalanjones Although it's not the right antenna for that band, I use an old Antron99/Solarcon 11 meter CB Base antenna that I normally use for 10 meter ham use. I'm a ham, so I cut the whip down a slight bit to make it more receptive to the 10 meter ham band. But it also works well (receiving) throughout most of the shortwave bands. I also sometimes use an AOR SA-7000 receiving antenna, but I usually have better results with the Antron/Solarcon, because it's mounted about 10 feet higher in elevation. I've also have a Par EF-SWL end fed antenna, but it picks up a bit too much noise from the mobile home community I live in.
Did you manually program these frequencies or are you able to load up a Database and scan? I know with my 705 I have all the HF/VHF/UHF repeaters/reflectors loaded and scan based on gps… I know this is receive only just wondering if you had to manually go program the ATCs or not! Thanks! 73s
It’s a low noise beverage antenna system. The 8600;does have a voice squelch, but is turned off in this video. Also, I live in a very rural area which tends to be good for HF reception. Search beverage antennas, there are several excellent videos.
