This may be a bit naive of me but I just want to get the best reception that
I can. I have read some of the advertisements and a few reviews of
pre-selectors and everyone said that the helped reduce noise, and aided in
better reception. Now if these are a gimmick to grab your bucks then please
enlighten me. I really thought that they were common-place in peoples
shacks? Your question makes me think otherwise.

I also use a Sony AN-LP1 antena with my portable when traveling. This is an
active loop with a pre-selector. It is better than the whip with my DX398
and sometimes by tuning the pre-selector off band I can reduce gain and
noise and get a bit better reception or audibility.

So now my question is this. Is my thinking off? I just want the best
reception that I can get. I just thought that a pre-selector might help.
Like Dan said below I really don't expect to use it all the time. Just when
it may help.

Regards

Tim

"starman" wrote in message
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Why do you think you need a preselector?