[RFI] 300 MHz RFI detection.

[mtnredhed]

Kurt, be careful to look at the specs of the one you choose.  Most of those
units you're referring to are FM only.  I bought a FT-60
(yaesu) specifically to have an AM capable HT.

jim

From: "KD7JYK DM09" <kd7jyk at earthlink.net>
> To: <RFI at contesting.com>
> Subject: [RFI] 300 MHz RFI detection.
>
> I looked at some of the stuff made by RADAR Associates, depending on the
> model, frequency range of their Yagi RDF unit is about 320-340 MHz.  I'm
> currently using 324 MHz, only because that's where the antenna I am using
> resonates, but, I find power line noise consistent from about 300-400 MHz.
> My receiver is a Yaesu FT-7900R, so far, results are excellent.
>
> I thought about duplicating the RA RDF unit with a simple AM receiver board
> for 315 MHz and an audio amplifier.  Anyone done this?
>
> THEN, I figured why not use one of these newer under $100 broadband RX 2m
> 440 Mhz Ham radios out of China.  Anyone using these?
>
> Kurt
>
>