[Elecraft] RFI tracking

[rich a.]

Hi Jeff,

If you know any private pilots, ask if they have a handheld aviation com
unit you might borrow. The aviation band is vhf, 108mhz to 136 mhz, and the
aviation radios are am. Also, many of the current ham HTs also recieve the
aircraft band.

Rich  K2CPE
K2 #1102

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Burns" <jhburns@attglobal.net>
To: "elecraft_list" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 7:27 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] RFI tracking


> I have an annoying power line noise on the low end of the 80m band. In an
> effort to find it I have been walking around the neighborhood with my K2
in
> a bag around my neck and a small loop antenna. I can hear that noise under
> just about all the power lines. I need a VHF AM receiver to narrow the
> search area. Any suggestions for a low cost receiver would be appreciated.
>
> I am considering building the "Simple TRF Receiver for Tracking RFI"
> described by K1BQT in the March 2001 QST. Another options is the Radio
Shack
> "AM/FM/VHF-air and TV sound" receiver. It cost $32. I figure it will need
> shielding and a directional antenna. Does anyone have any experience with
> ether of these?
>
> Jeff Burns
> AD9T
>
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