[Mobile-Portable] First step to cure engine noise?

Richard Ferguson [email protected]
Mon, 21 Apr 2003 07:52:32 -0600


I wrote an article on vehicle noise suppression a while back that was 
published in the MARAC (Mobile Amateur Radio Awards Club) newsletter. 
It is also on my web site.

http://www.qsl.net/ka0dxm/

Richard
KA0DXM


>Hi All!
>
>I have an IC-706 in a 1997 Chevy Tahoe, with a Hi-Q-Antennas 3/80 
>mounted on the hitch-mount.
>
>Anyway, the problem is:  engine noise (engine whine)
>
>The Noise Blanker is pretty good in the 706, so I've avoided trying 
>to cure the problem, but there are issues with the NB as you 
>probably know.  Distorts when there are nearby loud signals, etc.
>
>What is the first, easiest step to try to reduce engine noise/whine, 
>that you have found to be successful?  Any owners of 1997 Tahoe (or 
>Surburban or Yukon) with tips to share?
>
>Please reply directly and I'll summarize back to the group if there 
>is enough information to share.
>
>Thanks & 73!