Re: [Elecraft] Common Mode chokes to reduce noise

2021-11-28 Thread Jim Brown
On 11/28/2021 11:05 AM, Ed Cole wrote: K, kind of what I was thinking.  So either go on search for noise source or try reducing the noise at the receiver.  K3 NB does not improve SNR on 6m. The K3 NB has lots of tweaks. Depending on the modes you use, it might help in some situations. On

Re: [Elecraft] Common Mode chokes to reduce noise

2021-11-28 Thread Ed Cole
OK, kind of what I was thinking. So either go on search for noise source or try reducing the noise at the receiver. K3 NB does not improve SNR on 6m. On HF noise varies: 80m its S7 from an inverted-V; on 20m its S3 from a yagi (both have baluns). 6m noise at S5-S7 is the most troublesome

Re: [Elecraft] Common Mode chokes to reduce noise

2021-11-28 Thread Dave
While it is unlikely to make any difference, if you can source these ferrite sleeves in the USA they are excellent value and perhaps worth a try. A pack of 5 cost about $1.50 plus shipping and tax (£1.15 + tax in the UK). Two packs (10 sleeves) should make an effective choke for 6m and will slip

Re: [Elecraft] Common Mode chokes to reduce noise

2021-11-27 Thread David Gilbert
I don't see how a common mode choke would help in that situation. If the noise changes that dramatically depending upon where you have the antenna pointed, that strongly suggests that the noise is being received by the antenna and is not riding on the shield of the coax.  If it is received

Re: [Elecraft] Common Mode chokes to reduce noise

2021-11-27 Thread Jim Brown
On 11/27/2021 9:21 AM, Ed Cole wrote: I was reading the comments about combating mic noise and wondered if adding some ferrite beads to my 6m coax at the shack would have any effect on received broad-band noise. If it does, something is very wrong in your shack, like bonding. What DOES

[Elecraft] Common Mode chokes to reduce noise

2021-11-27 Thread Ed Cole
I primarily work eme so band noise is a prime enemy of weak signals. I was reading the comments about combating mic noise and wondered if adding some ferrite beads to my 6m coax at the shack would have any effect on received broad-band noise. I definitely see the noise peak in one direction