[SixClub] Birdies?

Mike KC2FTN [email protected]
Sat, 21 Feb 2004 21:00:57 +0000


I had the exact same problem with my 706MKIIG. It turned out to be my 
computer! The problem is no longer there if I leave my computer off.

                        Mike KC2FTN
                     www.hamwave.com





>From: "Doug Huchteman" <[email protected]>
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: <[email protected]>
>Subject: [SixClub] Birdies?
>Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 11:24:15 -0600
>
>I have a huge birdie right on top of 50.110.  Usually right at S5 but 
>pointing in some directions may drop to S3.  Birdie extends from 50.108 to 
>50.113, a big chunk of the DX window.  It's always there.
>
>Any ideas on the cause of birdies?  What can be done to eliminate it?  
>Radio is a IC706MKIIg, fed with LMR400UF to a 3 element Yagi at 28 feet.  
>Radio is powered by a RS35a supply which goes thru a line filter / surge 
>protector to 110v wall outlet.
>I've determined that I even have this birdie powered by 12 v battery with 
>house power off at the panel.
>Any ideas welcomed.
>
>
>Doug Huchteman KD5VHZ EM15
>6MT # 2124     SMIRK # 6556
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