How did you know I've been putting on weight? :-))
Regards,
Mark Durenberger
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From: billy brooks
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 5:50 PM
To: 'Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America'
Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise?
Wow!!! One of the b
6:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise?
Billy that ALA 1530LP is a fine antenna. Can you mount it outside somewhere
on your property where it is less noisy? Perhaps raise it up and put it on a
rotor?
73 KAZ
On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 3:16 PM
ub of America
Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise?
I wouldn't apologize, Bill! You've got a great "rig." And I don't think
ground is nearly as important as it would be to single-ended antennas like
long wires and verticals.
Regards,
Mark Durenberger
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Billy that ALA 1530LP is a fine antenna. Can you mount it outside somewhere
on your property where it is less noisy? Perhaps raise it up and put it on
a rotor?
73 KAZ
On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 3:16 PM, Mark Durenberger
wrote:
> I wouldn't apologize, Bill! You've got a great "rig." And I don't t
I wouldn't apologize, Bill! You've got a great "rig." And I don't think
ground is nearly as important as it would be to single-ended antennas like
long wires and verticals.
Regards,
Mark Durenberger
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From: billy brooks
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 2:58 PM
To
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Subject: Re: [IRCA] Noise Floor: Where Do We Go From Here?
I lucked out.. No AM station within 200 miles of me and if I can drive just
a few miles out of town, I get about as electrically/RF quiet as possible
as there are no power lines past the edge of town.
Paul
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> If I have a guess, noise will continue to go up
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If I have a guess, noise will continue to go up, and the FCC will be unable
to take any steps strong enough to have an effect.
Russ Edmunds
15 mi NW Phila
Grid FN20id
AM: Modified
I agree with Russ, the future isn't bright in regard to the noise problem. I'm
curious as to what noise will be generated by the wind turbines planned for my
neighbourhood.
Richard Allen.
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As a tropical band DXer (a dying breed), I just want to know how I can
get CODAR identified as "harmful interference". :^)
But I agree with Russ. I don't see how anything is going to change. The
IoNT (IoNT = Internet of Noisy Things) will continue to expand, as
everyone wants to be instant
If I have a guess, noise will continue to go up, and the FCC will be unable
to take any steps strong enough to have an effect.
Russ Edmunds
15 mi NW Phila
Grid FN20id
AM: Modified Sony ICF2010's (4) barefoot w/whip
FM: Yamaha T-80 & T-85, each w/ Conrad RDS Decoder;
Onkyo T-450RDS; Tecsun PL-310
Gang,
It sounds like wind whistling through my porch from just outside
Moorland, Ia.
Steve
On 2/4/16 10:37 PM, Stewart, Joseph R wrote:
It's fairly strong tonight, though with skywave fading... I hear no "wobbling" or
warbling, but rather a fairly steady tone of about 500 Hz, equally strong
The noise had been missing for a few nights but has been back the last 2
nights, still looping NW-SE for me.
Rob Keeney
Goose Creek SC
On Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 7:07 PM, wrote:
> Last week I sent an e-mail to WPSO in New Port Ritchey,
> Fla. regarding the noise heard up here on 1500khz. I
> raise
Last week I sent an e-mail to WPSO in New Port Ritchey,
Fla. regarding the noise heard up here on 1500khz. I
raised the possibility that it may be originating from
their transmitter. Their reply mentioned that they will
look into this issue soon.
It's hard to imagine how a 250w station could gen
Thanks Barry. It does mean is wont return. hi. But at least for now it
is gone.
The dial was loaded with static last night anyway from distant t storms,
not for several hundred miles, and the beverage was extremely noisy. But
it is Summer.
73,
Patrick
Patrick Martin
Seaside OR
KGED QSL Manager
Great news Patrick
Best wishes
Barry :-)
--- On Tue, 5/7/11, Patrick Martin wrote:
From: Patrick Martin
Subject: [IRCA] Noise is gone
To: irca@hard-core-dx.com, a...@nrcdxas.org
Date: Tuesday, 5 July, 2011, 4:48
Tonight I turned on the R8 and noticed there was no buzz, so I urned o
Martin,
I have heard this from the power companies. However, with the increase
in so many items that use power, it seems a bit overkill. But I don't
care to guess which CFLs do or do not caue RFI, so I will stick with
regular bulbs. I don't use many anyway. Right now as I type this, I have
1-40 wa
't last that long. I just hope most people
will dispose of them properly and I also hope that they find something
better in the future.
Martin Foltz
Mission Viejo CA
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:24:48 -0500
> From: Tim Kridel
> To:
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise issue update
>
&
I never tried the buttons other than years ago, I used them at a Disco
for flashing lights. They worked well for that. Not a good idea for
DXers though. hi.
Patrick
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Those buttons have diodes in them but they tended to short across the
junction making them useless other than as a spacer.
On 6/29/2011 16:40, Patrick Martin wrote:
They also used to make a button shaped item you could put into the
socket to cut the volage down getting to the bulb. I don't know
CFLs have had a lot of hype in their ads. I have two early ones that
Pacific Power sent out for free to try to get people to switch to them.
Those two put carriers all over the dial from the one I tried in my
radio room, so I decided then to stick with regular bulbs. I only run a
couple bulbs at a
I've been using CFLs for about 10 years and have never noticed an increase
in QRM. In fact, I have six in my shack, and two are less than a foot from
my radios.
CFLs do seem to make a significant dent in electricity consumption when
there's a house full of them. The downside is that in my experien
A lot of my bulbs get little use, so they last for years. A few get
replaced more than once a year, but not many.
Patrick
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I have changed one lightbulb in the past three years. If you don't need it
on, don't turn it on. If you turn it on and off a lot, you are killing it
one flick at a time so leave it on for the day.
Mike Hawkins
On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 9:20 AM, Patrick Martin wrote:
> I doubt I use 30 bulbs a y
They also used to make a button shaped item you could put into the
socket to cut the volage down getting to the bulb. I don't know if those
as available nowdays or not.
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>> This type of bulb is used on tower sidelights. It'll be
>> available for many years, even after household use is
>> prohibited. But, I am squirreling away incandescent
>> myself. I just don't like the fluorescent versions.
>
> How does this bulb compared in size to a regular bulb
> and cost?
Si
Powell,
I would want something no more than 75 watts as the heat that the bulb
produces above that is too high for the dual sockets in the ceiling.
The limit is 75 watts. I have used 60 watt (2) in the past and they
work, but the two 75 watters are a bit brighter.
73,
Patrick
Patrick Martin
S
I bought a CASE of Duro Test 116 watt marker lamps marked as 100 watters for a
song. These bulbs are rated at 8000 hours. Clear. If you saw the bulb you'd
understand why they last that long, but normally go for a lot of money for ONE
lamp. I used to use them where it was a very unsafe ordeal
I don't have ANY incandescent lamps in use except for a couple small diameter
candlelabra styled lamps. Incandescent light is a very INaccurate poor color
rendering light.
You can get CFL lamps with colors at 2600 (Reveal) 2700, 3000 3500, 41000,
5000, 5500,6000 and 6500 kelvin. The GE Revea
>>This type of bulb is used on tower sidelights. It'll be available for
many years, even after household use is prohibited. But, I am
squirreling away incandescents myself. I just don't like the fluorescent
versions.<<
How does this bulb compared in size to a regular bulb and cost?
Patrick
Patr
I doubt I use 30 bulbs a year, being the only person in the house, but I
fiqure at least a dozen. Over 300+ bulbs should last me 20-30 years
anyway.
Patrick
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I remember from many years ago hearing about 130 volt bulbs
so I went searching on Google. Found the below information
and several places to purchase them.
"130 Volt bulbs average 5600 life hours when used on a 120
Volt line. 200 watt bulbs average 5000 life hours. All other
bulbs average 750 to
I remember from many years ago hearing about 130 volt bulbs
so I went searching on Google. Found the below information
and several places to purchase them.
"130 Volt bulbs average 5600 life hours when used on a 120
Volt line. 200 watt bulbs average 5000 life hours. All other
bulbs average 750
When this stupid law became known a few years ago, I kept track of my usage
for a year and found that my 2000 sq ft home consumed about 30 bulbs (60 w)
over those 12 months. Your mileage may vary I assume. I bought 24 bulbs
on any trip to Lowe's until I got about a 12 year supply squirreled away
I probably could sell off what I don't need. As wih many, I also don't
like the light the CFL's put out.
Patrick
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You can sell off what you don't need to the collectors on eBay and fund your
retirement!
Mike Hawkins
On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 9:33 PM, Patrick Martin wrote:
> I just checked and with the 40w/60w/75w blubs, I have somewhere between
> 350-400. I am 62, so plenty to last me the rest of my life. I
I just checked and with the 40w/60w/75w blubs, I have somewhere between
350-400. I am 62, so plenty to last me the rest of my life. I may get a
couple more packs of the 40w for my lanps though. I don't have many
extra 40w. I presume the 25w ones from fridges & stoves will continue to
be made.
Ross,
I totally agree. It is all bull anyway. We will allow more radio
stations on the air wasting power to few listeners and yet we are
supposed to conserve. I have well over 100 bulbs I am sure. Local Costco
and Home Depot still has them as well as Fred Meyer and Rite Aid. Not as
many, but at le
On 28/06/2011 10:00 PM, Patrick Martin wrote:
Russ,
Thanks for the update. I guess the info I had changed. I don't know
exactly how many bulbs I will need for the next 25-30 years, but I have
quite a few. I don't use 100 watters, but 60& 75 and on occasion a 40.
Of course we could always mail o
Russ,
Thanks for the update. I guess the info I had changed. I don't know
exactly how many bulbs I will need for the next 25-30 years, but I have
quite a few. I don't use 100 watters, but 60 & 75 and on occasion a 40.
Of course we could always mail order for them from Canada or Mexico. :-)
Patric
Old trick on that one, making filaments last longer that is.
A diode in series with the center conductor drops the wattage of a 100W
bulb to about 82W and they last many times longer. Tungsten increases in
resistance as it gets hotter so even though the RMS voltage is 1/2, the
current is highe
/28/11, Patrick Martin wrote:
> From: Patrick Martin
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise issue update
> To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America"
>
> Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:18 PM
> I heard the old bulbs will not be
> sold past 2018 here, exce
I heard the old bulbs will not be sold past 2018 here, except the odd
sizes. But the 40-60-75-100w units will be history. But I still have 6
or 7 years to stock up more. Home Depot has good prices on them, plus
the Dollar stores, 4 bulbs for a dollar there. I have tryed the
expensive bulbs and the
Same here in particular the 150 Watt filaments which are now deemed illegal to
sell. over here!.
Best wishes
Barry :-)
--- On Mon, 27/6/11, Patrick Martin wrote:
From: Patrick Martin
Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise issue update
To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Cl
Who cares about a few extra watts with the FCC allowing more AM & FM
stations and they add a lot more than the few of us.
73,
Patrick
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ICF 2010's barefoot
>
>
> --- On Mon, 6/27/11, Russ Johnson wrote:
>
> > From: Russ Johnson
> > Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise issue update
> > To: rte...@pobox.com, "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of
> America"
> > Date: Monday, June 27, 201
mi NNW of Philadelphia
Grid FN20id
FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8
AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot
--- On Mon, 6/27/11, Russ Johnson wrote:
> From: Russ Johnson
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise issue update
> To: rte...@pobox.com, "M
I have heard the LEDs are noisy too. The old tryed and true bulbs are
still throughout my house. I have stored a lot of them, so if they quit
making them, I still will have them for years.
Patrick
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Seaside OR
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Rene,
I remember the station in Reedsport OR boosting from 10 to 50 KW just to
cover their listening area as the powerline noise is so horrible.
Patrick
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I have avoided CFLs just for the noise factor. I purchased a couple of LED
bulbs (yes, pricey) recently. While they seem to have a lot of advantages,
I was disappointed to see that they generated noise up to about 3 feet.
On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Rene Tetro wrote:
> Fluorescent light
Unless we move on to acreage and have underground powerlines, there is
always the possibility of noise, but most of us cannot do that, so we
live with noise. I have been very lucky the last 30 years out here as
noise has been rare.
Patrick
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Seaside OR
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Fluorescent lights have always been a source of RF pollution, however. So
they probably made the situation worse by moving to them. I have never
allowed fluorescent lighting in my houses for that very reason.
Unfortunately, the world is moving away from incandescent to fluorescent
because of the
My favorite DX spot -- at the Hale Kona Kai Condos -- right next to the
Pacific Ocean on the Big Island of Hawaii -- is a WALL of noise
from about 1800 local to 2300 local. Often S9 signals -- all sounding
very "SCR speed control and light dimmer" like.
Is ironic that all the lighting there has b
A light dimmer can be turned down and not off and the owner may not even
know it. I doubt this 92 year old man is a DXer either. hi. But unless
a DXer wants to move miles away from people, they are stuck with noise.
This noise drops off once you get above 1000 kHz, and shows up a bit in
60 meters,
Dimmers are the kiss of death for AM over here.Surely they would not be
switched on 24/7? Well done on the sortie to the carport light without any
cops attending hi!
Best wishes
Barry :-)
--- On Sun, 26/6/11, Patrick Martin wrote:
From: Patrick Martin
Subject: [IRCA] noise issue u
I think my gas meter is one of those smart meters too, but I don't
believe mine causes any QRN. At least I don't believe so.
73,
Patrick
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The FCC in the U.S. is pretty much useless these days. There is so much
QRN produced by electronic gadgets so even if the FCC had more power and
was out there like they were 40 years ago, they would need a separate
group just to ride herd on the noise issues.
73,
Patrick
Patrick Martin
Seaside
Mike Hawkins wrote:
>
> walked around with a battery-powered Grundig to home in on the noise
> source. The main electrical panel was markedly warm. I called the utility,
> and they said there was strong arcing inside, but it was the responsibility
> of the owner. The owner didn't care a
thing that gets
plugged in now is a noise generator.
Martin Foltz
Mission Viejo CA
> Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:01:39 -0700
> From: Mike Hawkins
> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
>
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise issue (What about the FCC?)
>
> I d
lectric fence. It went after a couple of months.
> I do hope it's a faulty piece of gear at your neighbours house which will go
> kaput before the new season starts in the fall hi!
>
>
>
>
>
> Best wishes
>
>
>
>
> Barry :-)
>
> --- On Sun, 26/6/11,
our neighbours house which will go kaput before
the new season starts in the fall hi!
Best wishes
Barry :-)
--- On Sun, 26/6/11, Patrick Martin wrote:
From: Patrick Martin
Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise issue
To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America"
, a...@nrc
The issue is the houses are close on my West side and it radiates right
into my house wiring. Oh yes, matching transformers, isolation
transformers. Infact I tried running the R8 off 12v last night and the
noise was just as loud. If I cut the main power to the house, the noise
goes down. I hate t
Bill,
I went to Portland and tryed out several different models AT, Sony, and
the Bose quiet 15. To me the Bose won hands down. It was a long day and
a while ago, I was testing them and had them plugged into the Super
Radio and the noise cancelling on laying down on the bed. It was so
relaxing, I
Hi,If money is no problem, you can get noise cancelling headphones from
aircraft operations accessory supply shops or maybe at your local airport
flying club pilot shop. I can't remember any brand but I do remember that they
cost about a grand,but work very well to cancel out the drone of an ai
Thanks Guy. I am not fond of phones for DXing. I do use them to dig out
an ID from a CD or tape, but I rarely use them while DXing. The only
exception is during a DX test to make out morse code.
What I need more than Hi Fi, is the ability to knock out the wind
noise completely. It is not loud l
Club of America
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9:00:25 PM
Subject: Re: [IRCA] Noise Cancelling Headphones OT
I called BestBuy Walt, and they have pair called Bose Comfort 15 for
$300 and the are highly rated and claim you can sit next to a crying
baby on a fight and not hear anything. They get
Hi Patrick,
When I had my Perseus SDR blog up and running, a number of us had input
about the Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 noise cancelling headphones. This is a
highly rated model like the Bose, but for about half the price. On reviews
such as on Amazon.com, many think they sound just as good as the B
Thank you Walt. I was reading about them and you are right, people love
them.
Much appreciated! Best Buy has them and the online price was the same
$299.95. I wonder if you can use them to DX with?
Patrick
Patrick Martin
Seaside OR
KGED QSL Manager
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You'll love them, Patrick. I was blown away by how well they
workWalt
On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 1:00 AM, Patrick Martin wrote:
> I called BestBuy Walt, and they have pair called Bose Comfort 15 for
> $300 and the are highly rated and claim you can sit next to a crying
> baby on a fight
I called BestBuy Walt, and they have pair called Bose Comfort 15 for
$300 and the are highly rated and claim you can sit next to a crying
baby on a fight and not hear anything. They get a rating of 4.8 ot of 5.
Bose is highly rated I know. $300 is better than putting up with a
racket. It is the
Patrick, I have used many of them. The Bose $300 or so are superb (my wife has
a pair for flights). I use the Bose Aviation headphones when I fly (I'm a
pilot), but their around $1k. The cheap ones are just thathelp a bit, but
mostly aren't worth much. Walt
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Sure, I can see that there are exceptions. I have the Bose aviation noise
cancelling headphones that I LOVE while I fly ($1000+). They are superb. I
have tried lots of others with different levels of success. In Colin's case,
he needs to be able to eliminate the surf sound. One option is to
I'm impressed by Able Planet's Clear Harmony product:
www.ableplanet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=38. The noise
cancellation is okay, but the LINX Audio is superb in terms of being able to
pick up on nuances of speech without turning up the volume. I did a story on
LINX a few years ago
I use the Bose Quite Comfort headphones for DXing and love them. When I
purchase the JRC NRD 545 I receive free JRC headphones. I also purchased
the Heli noise cancelling headphones and was unhappy with them. The headphones
separated from the head band. I have had the Bose for almost two yea
nse in the "off" position, is
compromised, in the least?
73,
Dave in Indy
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> I've never found noise cancelling headphones of much use for DXing. They
> take out a portion of the frequency response and make DXing more
> difficultWalt
When you are DXing next to thundering surf they sure as heck are...
Now when you are snug in your cabin with your feet next to the f
I've never found noise cancelling headphones of much use for DXing. They take
out a portion of the frequency response and make DXing more difficultWalt
At 05:45 AM 10/28/2009, you wrote:
>Hi Colin
>
>Which noise cancelling headphones do you use? (I'm working on my Christmas
>Wish List.)
>
>M
Nick & Dennis,
Apparently Sonny who lives near Kobe must be in a noisy area then.
Another friend who lives 100 km South of Seoul Korea says that area is
very noisy also. Poor grounds for powerpoles and the like.
73,
Patrick
Patrick Martin
KGED QSL Manager
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. May the DX test this weekend be heard coast
to coast!
73,
Patrick
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--- "Joe Miller, KJ8O" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>
>
> I get all kinds of e-mail in my in-box (sadly much
> of
> it is ignored) but one that caught my attention was
> an
> ad from www.buy.com for RCA HPNC250 Noise Canceling
> Headphones
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