[DX] Good rigs for power line noise

[K2DP]

OM's,
IMHO,
I have access to and have used most of the current rigs and seen how they
perform to noise. The best Noise Blanker and DSP that I have used to pull DX
out of the mud is in the Ten Tec OMNI 6+ receiver. BTW, it doesn't sound as
nice as my Collins receivers, but it sure is Q5 copy !

For what its worth,
73 and gud dx'ing,
Dave, K2DP, St. Louis
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Geiger" <johngeig@yahoo.com>
To: <yaesu@mailman.qth.net>; <icom@mailman.qth.net>; <dx@mailman.qth.net>;
<dx-list@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2003 10:14 PM
Subject: [DX] Good rigs for power line noise


> I have been chasing the ST0RY dxpedition for the last
> couple of days, with frustration.  The best band for
> propagation to ST seems to be 30 meters, but I have a
> high noise level on that band, so they are very rough
> copy.  I think it is power line noise, and have been
> contacting the power company, but they have been no
> help so far.  I am also in touch with the ARRL to try
> and get their help.  Of course there is always the
> possibility that the noise is coming from elsewhere.
> It seems to be a constant S6 on 30, and about the same
> on 40.  80 is usually a little quieter.
>
> I also have this noise on the higher bands, but bought
> a Yaesu FT100D based on the reputation of its NB.  It
> does take out the noise on 20-6 meters, lowering it
> from S5 to nothing most of the time.  However, it
> doesn't seem to touch the noise much on the lower
> bands.  I used to have an Icom 746 (original model)
> and it didn't do anything against the noise.  I also
> used to have a Kenwood TS2000, and I seem to remember
> that it handled it pretty well on all bands.  Guess
> the IF DSP or Kenwood NB was worth it.
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion as to what rigs really
> handle this type of noise well, other than the TS2000.
>  My budget is a little tight right now, so cannot
> afford an Icom 756PRO or 775, although someday hope to
> have one of those. Looking for any rigs that are a
> little less expensive that knock out power line or
> other noise really well.  Any suggestions?
>
> This ST0 deal so far has me considering giving up
> DXing and sticking with satellites or 2 meter FM (not
> really but it feels like that at times).
>
> 73s John NE0P
>
>
>
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