[Icom] RE: M obile Noise Supression Help Needed

Mon, 26 Aug 2002 06:33:01 -0400

Excellent reference article.

Dave, W1MCE

Ron Hunt wrote:
> 
> Hi Jim,
> Check this site for info. It looks like the Power Stroke diesel is a known
> problem.
> http://www.realhamradio.com/Ford_F350.htm
> 
> Ron
> N8KXH
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
> Behalf Of Jim Gerke
> Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 12:21 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Icom] RE: M obile Noise Supression Help Needed
> 
> Since you didn't mention it, one of the biggest noise radiators is the
> exhaust system. Make sure it's well grounded at the rear and one or two
> other places between there and the engine.
> 
> 73, Jim, K5QL
> 
> Jim Best wrote:
> >
> > I have enjoyed reading the group's effort on
> > mobile noise suppression but I have a more
> > unique problem.
> >
> > I have a 97 Ford F350 Power Stroke diesel
> > and I have an ungodly amount of engine noise
> > especially on 80 and 40, usually S-7 and S-5
> > or so on the other bands.
> >
> > The noise appears to be coming thru the antenna,
> > which is a High Sierra Screw Driver.  I have
> > taken advice from others and eliminated the
> > possibility that the remote cable is the problem,
> > (connected the head directly to the radio).
> > I have connected grounds from the frame to the
> > bed of the truck, the cab, and the engine.
> >
> > The noise sounds like spark plug noise which
> > is impossible for a diesel.
> >
> > I will greatly appreciate any help and suggestions.
> >
> > 73   de   Jim
> > N7CLV
> >
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