LF: Re: QSY

["mal hamilton" <g3kevmal@talktalk.net>]

Chris

Try some electronic construction projects, it will not over come the noise but would make a change, maybe even generate some more QRM with the Arc Welder.

I am constructing a 60V, 20A psu at present from junk box bits, its surprising what one has lying around in the garage!!

I need a bigger signal on 137 so that those with Probe and Partridge joy stick antennas can hear me.

73 es gl

de mal/g3kev

  

----- Original Message -----

From: Chris

To: RSGB LF Group

Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 9:48 AM

Subject: LF: QSY

Hi Mal and LF,

Mal says:

"If one is plagued with environmental noise and poor signal quality on LF/MF then maybe this is not the band for You."

You might be right, but it's fun trying! I have very much enjoyed the last couple of years on 136/7 despite the difficulties.

Well, I'm not sure the QSY is a solution either. When I rotate my 2m beam and watch the noise level on the s-meter, the noise goes up by about 18db as the beam points down the  line of the houses in my street. Not surprising I have trouble on LF.

All you can do is the best with the circumstances you're presented with.

Lack of activity is as much due to us (radio amateurs) in general getting older and dropping out of the hobby, with few youngsters following on, as anything else.

Thanks to those who commented about SNR, I agree with others observations.

Vy 73,

Chris, G4AYT, Whitstable, Kent.