[RFI] RFI Services bullcrap smell test :)

[Alan NV8A (ex. AB2OS)]

I am sorry if I misunderstood your BPL RFI test method, Mike. You had 
talked earlier about your test equipment, and I jumped to the conclusion 
that it was that same equipment and methodology that you had used for 
your BPL RFI investigations.

Alan NV8A


On 10/24/04 05:54 pm Mike Martin put fingers to keyboard and launched 
the following message into cyberspace:

> Anyone that is involved in locating Power Line RFI sources for a living
> would know better. There are enough power line problems that I don't think I
> need to look forward to eggs, golden or rotten.
> 
> The statement, (Mike drives down the street with piles of "sophisticated
> test equipment" and hears nothing?), isn't a quote. I've never said that. To
> find RFI sources I usually use the same equipment found in a ham shack. My
> receiver is an Icom R8500 connected to either a hamstick or Hustler type
> antenna. This is so people don't suspect I'm using "sophisticated equipment"
> that isn't necessary. As for the notched frequencies, those are the
> frequencies I'm commonly asked to monitor. Yes, I commonly forget to connect
> my antenna. I seem to forget more as I get older. I'm 45 and can't imagine
> what I'll be like by the time I'm 60.
> 
> As for the "asinine comments", "smell test" methods and "Bullcrap", carry
> on.
> 
> The popularity of amateur radio is no doubt declining. It's getting more
> difficult get good presentations at club meetings. I used to do at least one
> a month. I still do them, but for some reason only a few a year? I wonder
> why?
> 
> When I'm asked a question, the answer will be only from my experience.
> Whether it agrees with popular assumption or opinion or not, I can't control
> that.
> My Telephone number is available and published for those I can assist.
> Good day and best wishes,