I just read on the AMSAT BB about a certain Linksys wireless access point that
had a very strong spur in the 430 band, right next to one of the satellite
downlink frequencies.... I wonder if you might be encountering one with a 224
spur? Take your laptop with WiFi and use NetStumbler to see if there's a
strong access point listed in the areas where you pick up the interference.
The nearest cable channel appears to be 24 ("K") with a video carrier frequency
of 223.5 MHz.
George, KA3HSW / WQGJ413
----- Original Message -----
From: res1q6fs
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 6:10 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] New QRM on 220 MHz.......?
As I mobile around while monitoring the output of my 224.18 MHz repeater as I
have done for many years (it has been on the air since the late 70's), I have
never heard any kind of strange signals on its output freq. or any 220 output
freq. I have a 3 band Kenwood in the car and am used to hearing signals break
the squelch on certain 2M and 440 frequencies, but never 220. The past few
weeks, I have heard signals (CW, no modulation noticed) of a fairly strong
nature break the squelch on 224.18 MHz, much like the signals that break the
squelch on certain 440 repeater output freqs, which were eventually traced to
cable TV leakage.
I am wondering if anyone else has heard signals of this nature on the 220
band? I know of three places within a few miles of my house that emit these
signals. I am going to take my talkie out one of these days ands see if I can
"home" in on one of these new signals.
Roger W5RD
