[ICOM] Icom rigs and atmospheric noise

[Michael P. Olbrisch]

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> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of John Geiger
> Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 2:33 PM
> To: icom at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [ICOM] Icom rigs and atmospheric noise
>
>
> Here is a question for the list about there
> experiences with Icoms.  I recently picked up an Icom
> 740 based on its reputation for having a quiet
> receiver and a great NB.  I am thinking that I have a
> problem with power line noise, or something like that,
> and so far the power company has done nothing really
> to try and fix it.  I am now wondering if maybe my
> expectations are too high.

The 740 had one of the all-time great receivers.

Try the radio without the antenna connected.  Bet your noise goes away.
That will tell you how it is getting in.  I am quite sure it is not being
generated internally to your radio.

The source of your noise - dunno....  its different at every station I
believe.

Mike.  KD9KC
El Paso, TX.