Topband: Power Line Noise

[AirRadio]

Take a listen and look at the UKQRM website (just google UKQRM), I would 
imagine a lot of the noises are already soundbyted on there, you might fine 
mutual help as well, good luck with your noise.
Happy Holidays from England,
73 Max M0GHQ/KJ4ISS

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Herb Schoenbohm" <herbs at vitelcom.net>
To: <steve.root at culligan4water.com>; "TopBand List" <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Power Line Noise


>
>
> steve.root at culligan4water.com wrote:
>> So Old blue helped find noise sources that were a mile and a half away? I 
>> can't begin to tell you all how discouraging that is....
>>
>> The noise here is incredible. The K3 noise blanker, set to it's most 
>> aggressive level, has no effect on it. I spent a year experimenting with 
>> the MFJ-1026 and never was able to achieve any kind of a null, much less 
>> one that improved S/N ratio. The noise sounds like a waterfall, it has no 
>> discernable characteristics when seen on a 'scope.
>
>
> Steve,
>
> Maybe more of us could help if you made a .mpg recording of the noise
> with the RX in the AM mode and with a 9Khz B/W and then post it on a web
> site where we all can listen to it and see if we can provide any clues
> to what could produce this noise. I am certain there is some noise
> sleuth out there that has heard this type of noise before and can
> provide a few clues which will narrow down the search.  Additionally you
> should cut the main breaker going to your house while having your 160
> meter radio power by a DC source.
>
> Are you near an industrial area? Are there any oil fired furnaces
> nearby?  Start you own check list and determine items like time and
> temperature.  If none exists it eliminates potential sources and gives
> credence to other possibilities..  Just don't give up as it can be
> found.  An aircraft capable scanner (AM mode) with a small Yagi can be
> very helpful in DF'ing multiple source noise, sometimes better than an
> ultra-sonic detector.
>
> Merry Christmas and I hope a solution is under the tree this year,
>
> herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
> _______________________________________________
> 160 meters is a serious band, it should be treated with respect. - TF4M


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