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Old November 30th 05, 03:02 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
W. Watson
 
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Default C. Crane's Twin Ferrite Antenna

Phil Wheeler wrote:

W. Watson wrote:


I'll continue to experiment, but so far not so good. Comments?



As others have said, you should try to attenuate the noise at its
source. If it is radiated, you need a better PSU. If it is coming out
on the PCs AC line, line filters might help.

If the PC and KGO are not in the same direction, some sort of
directional antenna might help.

Of course, the ultimate solution would be to move to SF and get a really
big signal. But there are problems with that, too: I live abt 3-4 miles
west of KNX (50 KW, 1070 KHz) and my problem is avoiding it, not making
it stonger

Phil

Yes, I've had that experience with close stations. You can probably listen
to it through the bed springs. :-)

Attempts to shield the AC with the RS ferrite block and a barbell weight
failed. See comment about household circuit dependency in my just posted
responses above yours.

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Wayne T. Watson (Watson Adventures, Prop., Nevada City, CA)
(121.015 Deg. W, 39.262 Deg. N) GMT-8 hr std. time)
Obz Site: 39° 15' 7" N, 121° 2' 32" W, 2700 feet

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