[Lowfer] How the heck does Ralph receive so well ??

[Mike.WE0H]

Andy,
It sounds like you have A/C common mode noise on your feedline. I 
suggest you use a 1:1 transformer in the feedline to DC isolate your 
receiver from your antenna. That should stop that high noise floor. That 
is likely the #1 reason you do not hear signals on 1750m.

Mike
WE0H


Andy - KU4XR wrote:
> Is it the E-Probe ? or maybe the HP SLM ? location ?
> He consistently picks up the same stations over and over,
> including " MP " over 1200 miles, from sunset to sunrise.
> Unbelievable reception capabilities. I can look all night
> using any antenna combination I have and never see a hint 
> of a signal. But I do think that my location is very noisy.
> My signal meter right now at 0317 UTC is showing an S-4
> with both 500 Hz filters engaged on CW receive. I can switch
> to A.M. and the meter reads S-9+10. the lowest I've ever saw 
> my S-Meter is about an S 2-1/2....  May need to start looking
> into building a loop, and maybe even a noise canceler.
> Good DX-ing everybody ;
> 
> 73 ::: 
> 
> 
> 
> Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN.