"DES" wrote in message
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On Aug 19, 11:09 am, (Geoffrey S. Mendelson) wrote:
DES wrote:
That isn't an option. I can't go into details in a public forum.. I
just need to know if the guy is broadcasting with a ham or CB radio,
and figured you guys could tell me from looking at the antenna.

I don't know what youthink you are doing, but it's not going IMHO to end
well. If you think that the resident of the property is operating
illegally, on whatever band you think they may be doing so, contact a
local ham radio club, or if you don't know of one, the ARRL or local
equivalent and ask for assitance in tracking down the source of the
interference.

I'm sure there is someone near you who has the skill and the equipment to
find out what the problem is and locate the actual source.

Usually they guy with the most visible antennas is the one who is
the least likely source of whatever interference you are experiencing
assuming you are experiencing some sort of interference and are not
just out the get the guy because you don't want anyone with antennas
in your neighborhood.

Geoff.
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Geoffrey S. Mendelson, Jerusalem, Israel N3OWJ/4X1GM

What the hell, public forum or not, I need some help here, and this
guy is giving legal users a bad name.

I've approached the guy *several* times over the past few yrs and
asked him very nicely to lower the boost/gain (whatever it's called)
on his radio and he has complaied to a certain extent.

His broadcast were only coming through my stereo speakers during low
passages at the time.

As of a few months ago, it is now so bad, that his broadcast are now
coming through my TV speakers, and causing horizontal lines in the
picture. (on all four of my TV's) And it's so bad on my computer
speakers now, that I have to turn them off. As far as listening to my
stereo, I can't even do that now if he is broadcasting.

So I approached him again, only this time, he told me to "F off", that
"he wasn't doing anything illegal".

When I got home, not only was the broadcast even louder, he was
telling one of his radio buddies about the "incident" in FULL detail.

So, I know for a FACT it is him.

I know just need to know what kind of radio he is using.

Question, can a CB transmit

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Yes, CB radios transmit. They wouldn't be of much use if they didn't.

It is possible that your neighbor IS doing everything legally and that your
particular situation is what is causing the reception of unwanted radio
waves.

Go to Radio Shack and ask them if they have any devices that will help block
out your neighbor's transmissions. I know that they used to sell such
devices. I don't know if they still do today. If they do not, you can look
for sellers on the internet.

Years ago, Congress was presented with a bill that would have required all
consumer electronics that were susceptible to RF interference to have
factory installed devices that would eliminate the problem. The estimated
additional cost per each consumer electronics device was $1.50. The
electronics industry lobbyists convinced the congress critters that it would
be too expensive for them to do. So, congress voted down the bill. If you're
really ****ed about your situation, jump up and down on your congress person
via TELEPHONE. They don't read their emails. At least they don't yet. They
will someday, but the phone is the best way to make your point.

If you are using rabbit ears for TV reception, you don't stand a chance of
winning your case with the FCC. If you are utilizing a properly installed TV
antenna, the fix is simple. Your computer speakers can be muted by buying
aftermarket ferrite cores and installing them on your speaker leads. It is
up to YOU to eliminate the RF interference that your appliances are
experiencing. Not the radio operator.

Typically, it is up to you to fix your interference problems and not that of
the CB or amateur radio operator. Yes, it sucks, but that's the way it is.
Whether the CB operator is operating legally or not is between he and the
FCC. It bears no relevance to you. Keep pestering the guy and you could end
up with a broken nose.

Ed, NM2K