I have this radio and have been really happy with it. I did read in
Passport that it's SSB leave much to be desired. I've been recently
trying to use it, and I've had more luck. The best I've got is
transmissions but they are so far in the background and overcome by
noise that it's worthless.

Could it be my area? I'm in Southwestern Ontario. Is there such a
thing as a 'cheap' radio for good SSB operation?

Thanks,

I like the results on my 7600gr; but I have to say I haven't
experienced anything much better to compare it to.

What *has* been disappointing is the content of much of the SSB
transmissions I find: 2 or 3 guys discussing the weather, yard work,
auto repair, dinner, etc. Or trying to help one another to figure out
that newfangled computer thingy.

If you can, try to compare the 400 to the 7600.

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