On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:57:12 -0400, moth . hath writ:
My HT, power supply and amp are in the living room. The coax runs into
the kitchen with a Diamond 2 meter magmount antenna out the kitchen
window on a steel plate. I have had no problems for 11 years.

Yesterday I keyed down and heard a buzz coming from the kitchen. I had a
friend key down, went to the kitchen to see where the buzz is coming
from and it's coming from the outlet next to the window that has NOTHING
plugged into it! My units are all plugged in in the living room. What's
happening here RF wise? If you have any idea, please either post it here
or email me. I have an Extra Class License but this isn't in the books
:-( Thanks in advance!

Pro'lly the branch line to feed that outlet comes _down_ the
outside wall (from the attic / from the ceiling.) Makes a
GREAT little vertical antenna -- great for coupling RF from
your nearby vertical antenna.

I'd take the vanity plate off the outlet, darken the room,
and re-create the scenario you explained above. Get in close and
see what is arcing, buzzing, spitting. As others have said, it's
pro'lly a loose connection.

I have Extra Class License, too, but ...

73
Jonesy
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