gil wrote in message
m...
Im just about ready to give up on radio due to newly introduced
"mystery" static in my area.... S-9 worth of noise! But before I give
up on my ham and SWL career I would like to give it a last shot and
try a noise cancelling unit.

I would like to hear all the input you guys can give me on one of
these units, which one works better and do they really work as
advertised?

Thanks...Gil

I got hold of a MFJ unit and played with it---properly used it is VERY
effective. I could null a local AM brodcast station into the noise. If
your static is from a point source you won't have any problem nulling it.
Powerline noise propagating along the powerlines might not be as easy to
null completely.

It might take awhile to become familiar with how to tune it as it requires a
fine touch.

Maybe you can borrow one and try it out.

Its an idea that's been around for a long time. My memory is vague but I
think there was a boatanchor Hallicrafters or Hammerlund reciever that had a
noise canceller built in.

RG