[Elecraft] Elecraft Amps

[Bill Coleman]

On Feb 23, 2010, at 1:47 AM, -.-. --.-N3TU -.-. --.- wrote:

> In the area where I live, we all have a very high noise level. There is a
> lot of industry around us. There are times I have to tell the station to
> increase power so I can understand them. All kind of crazy stuff going on
> here. I get a lot of neighborhood noise from the street lamps and
> transformers. I also hear a lot of noise from all the industries around
> here. 

If you can find a place to hide it, consider receiving antennas such as a K9AY, flag or pennant. They are directional receiving antennas that will reduce the percentage of noise and make things more readable.

I have a half-sized K9AY under a small tree, and it works pretty well on 80m and 40m.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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