WSBA337 Wayne,
Long time listener. Ink still drying on my license. I just got a bf 9R pro. The other day, could not hear NOAA weather using the stock antenna. But the next day could .
moved near the window, and also might be atmosphere conditions. My bf Uv5r picks up 162.550 NOAA better. It has a Nagoya 18" antenna. . Thanks guys, Talk with you soon.