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Thanks for the reply, Fred. After a bit of sleep, I realized this must have been the issue hence switching the cable to one with a choke. I’ll certainly add more chokes to beat the noise down sufficiently.

Having the link you sent it helpful too. Not terribly expensive and might be nice having another one in the arsenal.

Thanks again!

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Update: I tried switching out USB CI-V cables and the noise increase was MUCH less significant albeit still some.

So my next question is, do people recommend/use a particular USB cable to connect the ICOM-7300 to a computer that is known to introduce low noise into the system? Or is it more of a crap shoot?

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Thank you for the update.

Ari  WB1ABC

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Hi Jamey,

My wife & I found the small fox by tuning off frequency.

73,

Ari – WB1ABC

 

 

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Invest in a quality tuner. They are low loss and can match just about anything. I have loaded and made QSOs on a coat hangar.  These days there are automatic tuners so they will instantly pick the proper values transparently whenever you switch between the 11 bands  (6m through 160m).

My two MFJ-94E tuners do a spectacular job matching my verticals on all bands. Since everything beyond the tuner is considered “Antenna” make sure you take steps to reduce any feedline radiation.

LAYNE AE1N

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This is perfect timing.  I’m waiting for my Baofeng UV5R to arrive in the mail this week.  Thanks Fred!

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Thank you Fred!

~Ari  WB1ABC

 

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Try: http://www.bandconditions.com/

or: http://hamspots.net/40/

(You will have to register first)

Can your signal be heard on the West Coast? Pick a clear frequency and call CQ see if the receiver picks you up!

http://69.27.184.62:8901/

 

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Thanks Fred!

I calculated that the summit is only 3.8 degrees over the horizon. (I can’t see it through the trees)

I will be making changes on my antenna.

I will send your QRZ info along.

Thanks again & 73,

 

Mike S.

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Matt,

This is a bit of me just learning about propagation. Thanks for the info.

Fred,

I was transmitting 150W into a resonant dipole and the Oregon station had no issues hearing me…

The Oregon station was running 100w into an OCF dipole.  I would not have noticed anyone trying to make it through to my station if it was not for the other stations in GA and NM letting me know what was going on. I was only able to notice “changes” in the noise. It was like a very weak garble.

When I looked at google earth earlier today I confirmed that Mount Monadnock is placed directly between my QTH and the upper North west states.  I  never made any QSOs  to that part of the country.  It is my big RF “shadow” theory.

If I email you the Oregon station contact info would you be willing to arrange a NH QSO for them via your station?

Thanks guys. 73,

Mike S.

 

 

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