FM Radio Static while using generator
When I run my portable generator while using my FM Stereo it produces a lot of static. I was careful to purchase a generator that produces power <5% THD so as to avoid this. Is there something I can d...
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No. It takes a cage. A fine screen conductive cage that acts as an absorbing antenna. An engine ignition can emit tens of watts of signal. Bad enough. But not only radio frequencies but intermediate frequencies that are picked up by the chassis of the radio. Try this. Buy aluminum bug screen make a tent overtop the generator but the screen must have an earthing ground. Wire clip, wire and spike. Did that help? Some radios are a LOT more sensitive than others.
And don't feel bad. Noise suppression is an art form and HAM operator forums are kften busy dealing with it. "Hamsters" are also quite talented.
And don't feel bad. Noise suppression is an art form and HAM operator forums are kften busy dealing with it. "Hamsters" are also quite talented.
