So I'm trying to get a recording of the noise. I started it just after the noise quit, because it usually comes back shortly after it shuts off. Of course, now it isn't coming back yet. Probably won't until I shut off the recording. Well, I guess that's one way to solve it, assuming I have an infinite amount of storage of course. Oh, has it started? Hard to tell through the crappy Book Port Plus speaker, LOL
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
On Dec 7, 2011, at 11:03 AM, Bob - KA5ETA wrote:
> The worst noise problem I ever ran into was about 35 years ago before I got
> into ham radio. The noise was taking out 11 and 10 meters at the same time.
> When I found it I could not believe it. About 4 doors a way the door
> transformer had gone bad. ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 6:09 AM
> Subject: Re: Terrible, hideous noise!
>
>
> Buddy:
>
> Well, as you know, I'm fighting a real noise issue here at the house too,
> and like you, my noise started right before Thanksgiving, which makes me
> think my problem is also holiday or at least winter-related. Unlike you,
> though, my noise is limited to 10 meters, and I just pleasantly discovered
> the other day that the noise blanker on my TS590 eliminates most of it if I
> use noise blanker 2.
>
> Anyway, people have given me lots of tips on my issue, some of which I've
> tried, others of which I've not yet had the time to try, so hopefully, you
> can recall some of what was suggested.
>
> The best strategy would be to first eliminate the possibility of something
> in your house. It seems like you already have done much of that, but you
> might try the strategy of turning circuit-breakers off one at a time to see
> if the noise goes away. If you think you've eliminated something in the
> house as a source, then it's time to employ a radio receiver, and walk
> around your neighborhood to see if you can pin-point the source that way.
>
> Happy noise hunting, and if it helps, please know you have company!
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 11:01 PM
> Subject: Terrible, hideous noise!
>
>
>> I get to have fun trying to track down some noise.
>>
>> Seems that when it's on (a lot), it runs from 40 meters all the way =
>> through to 17 meters. Good S9, takes out the whole band. I thought it =
>> might be the new Roadrunner go fast sideband cable modem, but I =
>> unplugged it with no change. Thought it might be the blower in our =
>> furnace, but turned off the thermostat with no change either. Thought it =
>> might be the ethernet over house wiring adapters, but I've had a couple =
>> of them running since August, but the noise has only started with a =
>> vengeance during the past few weeks. It was intermittent, but now pretty =
>> constant, which makes me think it's something Winter or holiday related, =
>> but absolutely no idea what yet. I'm not even sure it's being generated =
>> at my house, could be something from a neighbor. That I hear it more =
>> often in the evening lends some credence to this theory. Lovely buzzing =
>> static. I'm somewhat inclined to blame the high speed Internet, but more =
>> at the cable drop, maybe, and not the modem itself, as I started =
>> noticing it when we got the sideband Internet service. Could be =
>> coincidental though, as I don't hear it all the time. Anyway, it's very =
>> annoying. Not expecting a lot of suggestions, mostly just bitching. LOL
>>
>> --
>> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
>> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>>
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