A quick test on the Yaesu FT757GX with just a mobile whip on the side of the shed turned into a couple of great contacts into vk2 and vk7. This unit actually did a lot better than I thought in how it performed, it really has a load of output. Rf amp has a load of gain as well, probably very helpful but on the vertical mobile whip, it was bringing up the noise as you will hear. Overall, its a practical radio for hams whose wives have them on a budget🤣🤣🤣 Im a bit lucky, my wife still believes all my radios are under $50 each. If I die, come to the garage sale, Im sure there will be a few bargains 😁...ok, back to cleaning up, cheers brenton vk3cm ps pls subscribe to our YouTube channel and feel free to join us on Facebook at Aussie Radio Pickers or vk ham sales and service anytime.