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VHF Q? Bart?
While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out,
intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty |
VHF Q? Bart?
Scott Vernon wrote:
While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty I'd suspect a bad ground somewhere, remove and clean all connections, replace same and tighten well. Are you using any of those automotive type crimp on connectors? Cheers Marty |
VHF Q? Bart?
When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to
work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? You probably have a radio as cheap as your boat. Buy a new one, lowlife. RB |
VHF Q? Bart?
Are you using any of those automotive type crimp on
connectors? Good christ. RB |
VHF Q? Bart?
Was this "other night" about a week ago following the Great Solar Mass Ejection?
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty |
VHF Q? Bart?
Wasn't that about the time of the solar flares?
We saw the Northern Lights way down here. Radio and TV sound was affected as well. -- ---- Steve S/V Pony Express "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... : While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, : intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio : worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to : work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? : : Scotty : |
VHF Q? Bart?
Neal loves it when you talk dirty.
On Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:58:45 -0500, "Jeff Morris" wrote: Was this "other night" about a week ago following the Great Solar Mass Ejection? "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty |
VHF Q? Bart?
Who said astronomers don't have a sense of humor?
"Marc" wrote in message ... Neal loves it when you talk dirty. On Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:58:45 -0500, "Jeff Morris" wrote: Was this "other night" about a week ago following the Great Solar Mass Ejection? "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty |
VHF Q? Bart?
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What you experienced was static buildup in and around the antenna. It probably was due to the solar flares. NOAA comes in on the AM band so it is subject more to this kind of interference. Your body when touching mike acted as a damper to remove some of the interference from around the receiver. S.Simon "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *** Usenet.com - The #1 Usenet Newsgroup Service on The Planet! *** http://www.usenet.com Unlimited Download - 19 Seperate Servers - 90,000 groups - Uncensored -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= |
VHF Q? Bart?
"Martin Baxter" wrote
I'd suspect a bad ground somewhere, remove and clean all connections, replace same and tighten well. Are you using any of those automotive type crimp on connectors? Of course. You prefer soldering? SV |
VHF Q? Bart?
Next time it happens if it happens, try keying
the mike on an unused channel on high power. This usually gets rid of all the static build up as well. S.Simon "Simple Simon" wrote in message ... **** Post for FREE via your newsreader at post.usenet.com **** What you experienced was static buildup in and around the antenna. It probably was due to the solar flares. NOAA comes in on the AM band so it is subject more to this kind of interference. Your body when touching mike acted as a damper to remove some of the interference from around the receiver. S.Simon "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *** Usenet.com - The #1 Usenet Newsgroup Service on The Planet! *** http://www.usenet.com Unlimited Download - 19 Seperate Servers - 90,000 groups - Uncensored -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= |
VHF Q? Bart?
10/14/03 and again on 11/1/03
"Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... Was this "other night" about a week ago following the Great Solar Mass Ejection? "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty |
VHF Q? Bart?
Carl Sagan?
"Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... Who said astronomers don't have a sense of humor? "Marc" wrote in message ... Neal loves it when you talk dirty. On Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:58:45 -0500, "Jeff Morris" wrote: Was this "other night" about a week ago following the Great Solar Mass Ejection? "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty |
VHF Q? Bart?
But why would my holding the mike cord effect it?
SV "Pony Express" wrote in message hlink.net... Wasn't that about the time of the solar flares? We saw the Northern Lights way down here. Radio and TV sound was affected as well. -- ---- Steve S/V Pony Express "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... : While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, : intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio : worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to : work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? : : Scotty : |
VHF Q? Bart?
NOAA weather is on 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525,
and 162.550. VHF FM frequencies. If Scott was touching the mike, then it was for his VHF FM radio. Please list the AM frequencies. krj Simple Simon wrote: **** Post for FREE via your newsreader at post.usenet.com **** What you experienced was static buildup in and around the antenna. It probably was due to the solar flares. NOAA comes in on the AM band so it is subject more to this kind of interference. Your body when touching mike acted as a damper to remove some of the interference from around the receiver. S.Simon "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *** Usenet.com - The #1 Usenet Newsgroup Service on The Planet! *** http://www.usenet.com Unlimited Download - 19 Seperate Servers - 90,000 groups - Uncensored -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= |
VHF Q? Bart?
My mistake. It's not the AM band but rather the public service band.
My point about the interference still stands because of the low frequencies. S.Simon "Kelton Joyner" wrote in message .. . NOAA weather is on 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525, and 162.550. VHF FM frequencies. If Scott was touching the mike, then it was for his VHF FM radio. Please list the AM frequencies. krj Simple Simon wrote: **** Post for FREE via your newsreader at post.usenet.com **** What you experienced was static buildup in and around the antenna. It probably was due to the solar flares. NOAA comes in on the AM band so it is subject more to this kind of interference. Your body when touching mike acted as a damper to remove some of the interference from around the receiver. S.Simon "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *** Usenet.com - The #1 Usenet Newsgroup Service on The Planet! *** http://www.usenet.com Unlimited Download - 19 Seperate Servers - 90,000 groups - Uncensored -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= |
VHF Q? Bart?
162.500 MHz from Sudlersville, MD, to be precise.
Scotty "Kelton Joyner" wrote in message .. . NOAA weather is on 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525, and 162.550. VHF FM frequencies. If Scott was touching the mike, then it was for his VHF FM radio. Please list the AM frequencies. krj Simple Simon wrote: **** Post for FREE via your newsreader at post.usenet.com **** What you experienced was static buildup in and around the antenna. It probably was due to the solar flares. NOAA comes in on the AM band so it is subject more to this kind of interference. Your body when touching mike acted as a damper to remove some of the interference from around the receiver. S.Simon "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *** Usenet.com - The #1 Usenet Newsgroup Service on The Planet! *** http://www.usenet.com Unlimited Download - 19 Seperate Servers - 90,000 groups - Uncensored -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= |
VHF Q? Bart?
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Isn't your mike cord insulated? If so, I wouldn't think that touching it could affect the ground plane. Regards Donal -- |
VHF Q? Bart?
It's got nothing to do with grounding.
It's got to do with masking interference from static buildup which can even travel across plastic. S.Simon "Donal" wrote in message ... "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Isn't your mike cord insulated? If so, I wouldn't think that touching it could affect the ground plane. Regards Donal -- |
VHF Q? Bart?
Well duh.
"Donal" wrote Isn't your mike cord insulated? |
VHF Q? Bart?
It matches the content of his posts very well. S.Simon "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... When are returning to the Oz1 'handle'. The 'nemisis' thing is about worn out, don't you think? |
VHF Q? Bart?
The Captains Nemesis wrote in message ... On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 00:49:57 -0000, "Donal" wrote: Isn't your mike cord insulated? If so, I wouldn't think that touching it could affect the ground plane. Jesus Donal, you can't be that dumb....surely!? Of course I can! Why not? Not all of us can be as clever as you. Now, why don't you explain my error? Regards Donal -- |
VHF Q? Bart?
it was weird. So I unplugged the mike to see what that would do. static
seemed to go away when I touched the prongs on the unit. Where's Bart? "Donal" wrote Isn't your mike cord insulated? If so, I wouldn't think that touching it could affect the ground plane. Regards Donal -- |
VHF Q? Bart?
"Scott Vernon" wrote: When are returning to the Oz1 'handle'. The 'nemisis' thing is about worn out, don't you think? Wasn't Nemisis a Greek goddess with a gold encrusted fishing cap? LP |
VHF Q? Bart?
Close, twas a Greek fairy that pranced around in pantyhose and lace up
gloves. ;) "Lady Pilot" wrote in message news:atZqb.16951$pL6.7612@okepread02... "Scott Vernon" wrote: When are returning to the Oz1 'handle'. The 'nemisis' thing is about worn out, don't you think? Wasn't Nemisis a Greek goddess with a gold encrusted fishing cap? LP |
VHF Q? Bart?
Of course. You prefer soldering?
The Captains Nemesis wrote: It is better. That BS about wires breaking because of a hard spot where the solder is, is just that BS! You'll have many more and far more difficult to trace problems with crimps then you ever will with solder. Depends on if the crimps are done right. One problem with solder is that the heat of the solder makes the wire brittle, then they are more subject to damage from vibration over the years. Dunno about 'hard spots' but it's true that old wires break at the solder taper. One old timey boat electrician told me that the trick is to use just a small amount of solder so it doesn't wick up into the wire strands. One thing I do know for a fact.... eithe solder or crimp is better than twist-N-tape wiring! DSK |
VHF Q? Bart?
What about wire nuts with silicone in them? Made
for wet locations and underground. Seems that they should hold up in the marine environment. -- ---- Steve S/V Pony Express "DSK" wrote in message ... : : One thing I do know for a fact.... eithe solder or crimp is better than : twist-N-tape wiring! : : DSK : |
VHF Q? Bart?
You have to stay up on the weather if you want to be a real sailor:
http://www.sec.noaa.gov/ archives at: http://www.sec.noaa.gov/alerts/archive.html one can see that a few weeks ago it was pretty intense: http://www.sec.noaa.gov/alerts/archi...16Oct2003.html compared to the beginning of the year: http://www.sec.noaa.gov/alerts/archi...01Jan2003.html "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... 10/14/03 and again on 11/1/03 "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... Was this "other night" about a week ago following the Great Solar Mass Ejection? "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty |
VHF Q? Bart?
I used to prefer both ..... crimp, then solder.
DSK wrote: Of course. You prefer soldering? The Captains Nemesis wrote: It is better. That BS about wires breaking because of a hard spot where the solder is, is just that BS! You'll have many more and far more difficult to trace problems with crimps then you ever will with solder. Depends on if the crimps are done right. One problem with solder is that the heat of the solder makes the wire brittle, then they are more subject to damage from vibration over the years. Dunno about 'hard spots' but it's true that old wires break at the solder taper. One old timey boat electrician told me that the trick is to use just a small amount of solder so it doesn't wick up into the wire strands. One thing I do know for a fact.... eithe solder or crimp is better than twist-N-tape wiring! DSK |
VHF Q? Bart?
The Captain...cap n all wrote in message ... Nah, that is Nemesis' wife :-) I'd post another pic of her but poor Donal will get upset again. emmmm.... I suspect that I'm a bit younger than you think I am. Feel free to post pictures of your wife. They won't upset me. .... I bet that LP has a very fine ass... for a woman of her age!! Regards Donal -- |
VHF Q? Bart?
The Captain...cap n all wrote in message ... On Sat, 8 Nov 2003 01:43:05 -0000, "Donal" OK, you know those balls with the 'lightning' flying around inside them? You know what happens when you put yor hand near the ball. Hopefully the ball is an insulator! Now go away and think about it. As you are so superior, why don't you just explain it? I'm astonoshed that MC puts up with your smugness. Doug would have simply answered the bloody question. You are clever. I am a complete idiot. Now, why don't you tell me about static on the VHF? Regards Donal -- |
VHF Q? Bart?
I'm astonoshed that MC puts up with your smugness. Doug would have simply
answered the bloody question. Meeee-owwwwww!!! Careful there! RB |
VHF Q? Bart?
Doesn't solder corrode?
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... "Martin Baxter" wrote I'd suspect a bad ground somewhere, remove and clean all connections, replace same and tighten well. Are you using any of those automotive type crimp on connectors? Of course. You prefer soldering? SV |
VHF Q? Bart?
"Donal" wrote in message ... ... I bet that LP has a very fine ass... for a woman of her age!! Sorry, Donal, I've seen LPs ass and it is broad and flat. Very unappealing even to her lesbo friends. S.Simon |
VHF Q? Bart?
Coronal discharge of the antenna tip or failure to provide a dc path from
the antenna "hot" to "cold". Earth ground or water ground does very little for a VHF radio. The whole rig can "float" and work great. RB, CB handle: Jabba "Martin Baxter" wrote in message ... Scott Vernon wrote: While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty I'd suspect a bad ground somewhere, remove and clean all connections, replace same and tighten well. Are you using any of those automotive type crimp on connectors? Cheers Marty |
VHF Q? Bart?
Good God!
"Pony Express" wrote in message ink.net... What about wire nuts with silicone in them? Made for wet locations and underground. Seems that they should hold up in the marine environment. -- ---- Steve S/V Pony Express "DSK" wrote in message ... : : One thing I do know for a fact.... eithe solder or crimp is better than : twist-N-tape wiring! : : DSK : |
VHF Q? Bart?
Simon:
You are the only one with a clue in this thread. The rest are brainless dunces! RB "Simple Simon" wrote in message ... It's got nothing to do with grounding. It's got to do with masking interference from static buildup which can even travel across plastic. S.Simon "Donal" wrote in message ... "Scott Vernon" wrote in message ... While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Isn't your mike cord insulated? If so, I wouldn't think that touching it could affect the ground plane. Regards Donal -- |
VHF Q? Bart?
Yaba dabba do, to you.
"Bobsprit" wrote in message k.net... Coronal discharge of the antenna tip or failure to provide a dc path from the antenna "hot" to "cold". Earth ground or water ground does very little for a VHF radio. The whole rig can "float" and work great. RB, CB handle: Jabba "Martin Baxter" wrote in message ... Scott Vernon wrote: While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty I'd suspect a bad ground somewhere, remove and clean all connections, replace same and tighten well. Are you using any of those automotive type crimp on connectors? Cheers Marty |
VHF Q? Bart?
Don't know or understand the difference between chassis ground and earth
ground do you? RB "HUh?" wrote in message igy.com... Yaba dabba do, to you. "Bobsprit" wrote in message k.net... Coronal discharge of the antenna tip or failure to provide a dc path from the antenna "hot" to "cold". Earth ground or water ground does very little for a VHF radio. The whole rig can "float" and work great. RB, CB handle: Jabba "Martin Baxter" wrote in message ... Scott Vernon wrote: While listening to Uncle NOAA the other night, my radio started cutting out, intermittently. Reaching for the radio, as I touched the mike cord the radio worked fine. When I let go, static. then the next morning, it seemed to work just fine. Someone suggested a bad ant. gound (?). What do you think? Scotty I'd suspect a bad ground somewhere, remove and clean all connections, replace same and tighten well. Are you using any of those automotive type crimp on connectors? Cheers Marty |
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