[RFI] Time for me to get serious on chasing down this RFI

[Jim Brown]

On 8/18/2013 12:29 PM, Charlie Gallo wrote:
> Anyway, what I need is a hand held receiver, and don't currently HAVE one - anyone here have a recommendation of an inexpensive (can be a relative term) good handheld for chasing down RFI that is CURRENTLY on the market

http://www.amazon.com/TECSUN-stereo-Receiver-Display-Function/dp/B004H912FC

I have one and love it.  It goes in my luggage (or briefcase) when I 
travel.  In addition to chasing RFI, it's an excellent DSP-based RX. 
More or less continuous coverage from about 250 kHz to about 22 MHz, 
plus FM broadcast.  For another $80, the PL660 adds SSB detection and AM 
on the aircraft band (above the FM band). My neighbor bought the 660 
after I showed him my 380. It's larger, heavier, probably a better 
radio, and the AM around 120 MHz may be even better for chasing 
power-related RFI (arcing on power poles).

But the 380 should be entirely adequate for chasing stuff in the house, 
where most sources are switching PSUs, noisy motor controllers, and 
microprocessor clocks. .

BTW -- if you have a SteppIR, be sure to check out the PSU for the 
controller. The original 33V PSU was mondo noisy, the replacement they 
sent me a year ago (two years after I complained) was a lot better, but 
still rather noisy on 160M.

73, Jim K9YC