I just completed my K3S build and initial configuration. Woohoo. I was tuning around the bands, and I noticed birdies *everywhere*. Every 20-30Hz on 40m there was one -- and it was LOUD. I thought that something was up with my build, but then started doing an internet search for "K3 birdies". I saw one person (from a 2010 post on this list) note that the birdies could be coming from network devices (routers). A-ha!
Initially, I thought it had something to do with my ASUS wireless router being extremely close to my operation location. I unplugged it, and the noise went away. Then I plugged it back in and removed, one by one, the connections to various devices (network storage, my shack computer, and the line that runs to my upstairs office). It just so happens that I had installed a network switch recently (produced by Linksys, and on sale at Best Buy last week). I unplugged the cable going to that switch, and the noise went away. I then plugged it back in, and went to the office and disconnected the power from the Linksys switch. Noise is gone again. So, I'm looking for a new network switch. Does anyone have advice on what has worked for them? Alternately, any idea on how to get the network switch from producing these awful birdies? I'm *not* looking for a new router -- but just a switch. Thanks. -john NE4U Madison, WI ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
