[Icom] Good rigs for power line noise

Sun, 23 Mar 2003 23:26:42 -0500

Try an external bandpass filter like the Icecomm or Dunestar.

73 Darrell AB2E

>From: John Geiger <[email protected]>
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: [email protected], [email protected], 
>[email protected],[email protected]
>Subject: [Icom] Good rigs for power line noise
>Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 20:14:12 -0800 (PST)
>
>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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