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Ham or CB Antenna?
"DES" wrote in message ... 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. -- 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 --------------- 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 |
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