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ke0me · 03-19-2016, 10:51 AM

On Hamnation episode 239, they mentioned a RFI solution using a counterpoise.

The ham in question lived on a second floor, so an earth ground lead was a difficult proposition.
His solution was to make an accurately measured 1/4 wave wire counterpoise connected to the ground lead of the radio.

that solved his rfi problem. Question is, would that possibly help the S9 noise level I'm getting on my 2nd floor apartment?

03-19-2016, 10:51 AM	#1
ke0me Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ft. Collins, CO (mail forwarding) Posts: 303	RFI noise mitigation On Hamnation episode 239, they mentioned a RFI solution using a counterpoise. The ham in question lived on a second floor, so an earth ground lead was a difficult proposition. His solution was to make an accurately measured 1/4 wave wire counterpoise connected to the ground lead of the radio. that solved his rfi problem. Question is, would that possibly help the S9 noise level I'm getting on my 2nd floor apartment? __________________ Dick KE0ME Pam Gandalf the White (miniature Schnauzer) 2014 Silverado 2500 currently don't own an RV