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
>