[Lowfer] 2200meter noise, plasma tv?

[John Rabson]

> From: Dexter McIntyre W4DEX <dexter.mc at gmail.com>
> 
> Recently a noise has appeared on 2200 meters that I wonder if the source 
> may be a new plasma tv in the area.  The primary signal I receive that 
> generates noise over the 2200 meter band is about 125 kHz.  The noise 
> extends up to about 138 kHz.  I've heard that plasma televisions 
> generate a lot of broad band noise so this may be coming from another 
> source, maybe a switching power supply?   My nearest neighbor is about 
> 800 feet away but I've heard the sets can be heard over a mile away.  
> Retailers appear to be dumping plasma sets which makes me paranoid.
> 
> I've eliminated my house as being the source of this noise.


Similar-sounding QRM recently heard intermittently here as well.  This would tend to support your idea (terrestial television in this region has just gone 100% digital so some of my neighbours may have had to replace their TVs).

Time to get out a DF receiver.

73
John F5VLF