With no powerline 60 / 120 Hz "sound", I seriously doubt it's associated
with the power lines or switchers. It sounds like a DC breakdown.
Dave - WØLEV
On Wed, Oct 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM Stephanie WX3K via RFI <rfi@contesting.com>
wrote:
> Hello Joe
>
> I understand your frustration.
>
> Some points to consider on your second visit through the home.
>
> 1) killing the main breaker in the house may not un power certain devices
> that have battery backup
>
> 2) make a quality video clip using your cellphone with the radio in AM
> mode and the bandscope in its widest span setting. Share this when asking
> for assistance.
>
> 3) what band is worse ?
>
> 4) can you listen to the RFI on a band that allows you to get a general
> azimuth where the RFI peaks up
>
> 5) is it possible to hear the RFI on 6 meters ? I personally use a set to
> TV rabbit ears with a balun hooked to my portable radio/receiver and walk
> around the neighborhood to find where the interference is the strongest.
>
> RFI can come from so many different sources. It may be even from multiple
> sources.
>
> Powerline RFI is common but not always the case. A 120 Hz buzz character
> is a clue for power line noise.
>
> Go to YOUTUBE and look up Mike K3RFI. He has excellent videos on chasing
> powerline RFI.
>
> I have spent MANY countless hours chasing RFI over the years. Its worth
> the effort to MANAGE your noise floor. Please do not give up by turning off
> the radio and walking away.
>
> And remember the most important aspects of dealing with your neighbors,
> respect and communication !
>
> Good luck
>
> 73
> Stephanie WX3K
>
> > On Oct 1, 2025, at 2:59 PM, Joe <w7rkn.7@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > For the past month, I am getting this gawd awful, RFI, periodically. It
> lasts on average, maybe 30 seconds but sometimes won't quit, so I just turn
> the radio off.
> > It is NOT in my house, I have turned power off to the house (Much to my
> wife's displeasure as she has to reset everything!!) and the RFI is still
> present.
> >
> > Any thoughts anyone?
> >
> > Thanks in advance..
> >
> > Joe - W7RKN
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