[RFI] Possible Satellite Internet Interference

Pete Smith n4zr at contesting.com
Wed May 11 09:07:00 PDT 2011


Seems to me that the most important things to know would be how often 
this signal repeats, what the lowest frequency is on which it can be 
observed, and how high it extends.  I'm betting on a switching power 
supply, but ...

73, Pete N4ZR

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On 5/11/2011 9:32 AM, Eric - VE3GSI wrote:
> I am looking for information on what to look for, or solutions for, from
> which may be a neighbour's satellite internet equipment interference.
>
> The interference I am hearing is on the HF bands sounds like an intermitted,
> buzz - buzz - buzz, sometimes every 1/2 second but more random then regular.
> On my Icom Pro the noise pattern is almost bell shaped.
>
> I found the noise source using an AM portable radio with a loop antenna.
> The house in question is over 1 Km, (just about a mile) west of me.
>
> I am trying to contact the dealer of the equipment, but would like to know
> if anyone can give me suggestions that I can pass on to their technician, if
> indeed the internet satellite equipment is the actual source of the
> interference.
>
> Any ideas or suggestions greatly appreciated.
> Eric - VE3GSI.
>
>
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