As others have noted in their replies, the fan noise is less likely to be an issue when mobile in a vehicle. Especially with the ability to mount the radio away from the dash/front passenger area by using the detachable face and long extension cable. For my situation and others who plan to use it as a base, the fan noise will be noticeable when transmitting. That may still not bother some owners, but I wanted to share the behavior here in this forum given the radio appears to be popular. It’s a really nice radio with a ton of features and I’m very happy with the purchase (albeit don’t like the fan behavior). When speaking with support at BTWR, I requested they push my feedback up the chain and inquire about the possibility of a FW upgrade/fix. At a minimum, they should clarify the manual and other marketing material regarding the fan. In a nutshell, it is only “partially” configurable. It’s either on all the time or every time you PTT (even when the radio is cold) Thanks for the many replies. Much appreciated. Mike WKRT553