[SixClub] Birdies?

Sun, 22 Feb 2004 17:30:06 -0800

Hi, Doug;

If it's a true birdie and not EMI of some kind, other than getting rid of
the radio, the next best thing would be to get a good mast-mounted preamp
for 6m to boost the SBR (Signal to Birdie Ratio).  I've done this on 2m to
deal with a birdie in my rig and, while the birdie can still be heard in the
background, I can comfortably work weak signal in spite of it.

73,

Rick, KG6IAL
www.teksharp.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Huchteman" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 9:24 AM
Subject: [SixClub] Birdies?

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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