Generator RF Noise
I just installed a Cobra handheld CB with a firestick antenna behind the left driver's window. I've notice a very large amount of RF noise when running the generator. Anyone experience this and ...
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Non of my radios even know my ONAN (Gas Engine) is running and it actually surprises me they can't hear the fuel pump... Some Generators are noisy I know. What kind of generator are you running.
Now I do hear the alternator from the main engine (Variable pitch whine higher at higher RPM) in the CB. but not in the other radios. all radios "Eat" off the house battery. (a bit over 500 amp; hours of lead acid) both Positive and negative return direct to the house batteries.. I could install an inductor to kill the CB whine but I only hear it when using my earpiece. and since wife died I don't use the earpiece.
Of course my primary mode... It would not matter but on the CB it does
There are several books on RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) you can browse the STORE link at arrl.org Not sure which one is best for this kind of noise.
Possible noise sources Ignition system (Gas) or fuel injector (Diesel)
Fuel pump (Both)
Generator (Brushes)
Converter
Other 120 volt devices inside the RV.
Now I do hear the alternator from the main engine (Variable pitch whine higher at higher RPM) in the CB. but not in the other radios. all radios "Eat" off the house battery. (a bit over 500 amp; hours of lead acid) both Positive and negative return direct to the house batteries.. I could install an inductor to kill the CB whine but I only hear it when using my earpiece. and since wife died I don't use the earpiece.
Of course my primary mode... It would not matter but on the CB it does
There are several books on RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) you can browse the STORE link at arrl.org Not sure which one is best for this kind of noise.
Possible noise sources Ignition system (Gas) or fuel injector (Diesel)
Fuel pump (Both)
Generator (Brushes)
Converter
Other 120 volt devices inside the RV.
