[RFI] RFI Digest, Vol 90, Issue 1

[Stephen L. Sala K7AWB]

I borrowed one from a friend this week and if there is no loud noise, there 
is no meter movement or sound except for a slight background.  With noise, 
the sound is predominately louder before the meter reading is high.  I use a 
small radio shack audio amp so the sound can be heard without earphones so I 
can have another person hear it such as utility company personnel.  Tonight 
I used the antenna to see if I could hear my power line noise and it worked 
only when I put the elements vertical.  I also have the dipole version that 
I have used for years and the amplified sound sometimes sounds louder than 
the meter shows.  I have been at power poles where the meter is pegged.  I 
also have heard noise through the speaker that gave no reading on the meter. 
I notice the MFJ warranty says to pay for the shipping back to you, at least 
on my new voice keyer device.

Stephen L. Sala
K7AWB
Nine Mile Falls, WA
DN17es

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> Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 14:52:22 -0400
> From: "Jim Spears" <n1nk at cox.net>
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> I have a power line noise issue that is very obvious at HF and 6m.  some
> time ago, I purchased a MFJ-852, the version with a 3 el yagi.  I don't
> think it was ever turned on until just a little while ago.
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> The LED comes on but there is no meter indication or audio present.   This
> is a 135 MHz AM receiver without squelch so I think I should hear 
> something.
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> Suggestions?  Unless there is some thing I can investigate, I guess it 
> goes
> to MFJ in a few days for service.
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> Bummer, really nice day here in RI.  Good day for chasing power line
> problems.
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> Jim/N1NK
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