[Lowfer] Can too much be too much ??

[Andy - KU4XR]

Hi Paul, and fellow lowfers:

The computer noise is from the onboard video of the MOBO. 
I have thought about trying a plug in video card to see if it
helps with the noise. Chances are that it will generate it's
own noise too. I'm using a CRT monitor, I can turn it off,
disconnect the video cable, and unplug it; dosen't make any
difference.  I absolutely refuse to use CFL devices in my QTH.
I've had a radio setup at this location since late 2005, and 
have just lived with the constant noise that extends beyond 
10 meters. Numerous contacts with the power company has made a
difference sometimes, and sometimes not. This area is highly
urbanized, and industrial. High voltage, high tension lines
everywhere you look. It is the noisiest radio location I have
ever lived at, so will likely just have to live with it.

I have an old 366 MHz Toshiba laptop that I plan to use for
transmitting various digital modes in the future, but it can't
handle the load for what I do with the computer.

You're definitely doing better in the wateringhole. I can see
your signal now, where on the other frequency, it was rare
that I saw a trace.

73 to you :::



Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN.
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 185.29866 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates:  N:  35* 43' 54" - W:  84* 3' 16"
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--- On Tue, 1/19/10, Paul Daulton <k5wms at centurytel.net> wrote:

> From: Paul Daulton <k5wms at centurytel.net>
> Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Can too much be too much ??
> To: lowfer at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 12:29 PM
> Andy have you tried battery power?
> Ifyou have computer noise get an old 
> laptop, one of the quietest
> computers Ive used was a IBM 166mhz thinkpad. It will run
> off 12dc. 
> they are throwaway items now and can be picked up for next
> to nothing. 
> Perfect for ARGO.Common mode hum is a problem with direct
> conversion 
> rec, for a couple of simple designs I have, I run them on
> 12v alarm 
> batteries. Also search for cfc lamps dimmers , flourescent
> fixtures 
> ext. Are you using crt or lcd monitors?
> 
> I am in a rural area about 7 miles from Jacksonville,
> quietest location 
> I have everhad. Underground utilities help, but I dont have
> rec 
> capability of others. 
> 
> I note I am strong on Ralphs grabber this morning at 11am
> local time. I 
> check the KI0LE grabber and it is set on 189.800, thats
> RM's freq. Note 
> at top says rec down but time is current. CV is strong into
> Ralphs 
> grabber too this AM. 
> 
> I should have moved to the watering hole sooner.We have
> mild weather 
> here this week I should go get the stuff to make a 8 or 10
> foot loop. 
> 
> Paul
>