Re: bc785d

kobaltblu2004 wrote:

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> I have a BC785D and a VHF outdoor antenna and live basically on a
> moutain. My problem is interference. For example if the scanner stops
> on a frequency in the background you can hear pagers and other noise
> sometimes the attenuator works sometimes it dont does anyone know what
> I can do?
>
Sean has some good points and if you are on a mountain top, the outside 
antenna may well be unnecessary. However, since I have a T-shirt for 
dealing with this problem I'll throw in my $.02.

Since you have invested in a BC785D, I will assume you are listening to 
services across the VHF/UHF spectrum. As a result, the solution to your 
problem, may not be simple. It would help to know the frequencies you do 
scan (VHF, UHF, trunked, avaition, etc) and whether you listen to 
signals originating from one particular direction or from all points of 
the compass Are there other RF sources close to you?

There are lots of devices and techniques available to reduce 
interference and intermodulation products (directional antennas, 
attenuators, notch filters, bandpass fileters.....) but any 
recommendation need further information from you regarding your 
monitoring preferences and budget,

Or, you could move ;-)

Steve
W6CDU






If you have come here to find out about the 785D you have come to the right place! In fact the discussion of the BC-785D and how it works is the only acceptable topic on this list. Any discussion about anything other than the BC-785D is OFF TOPIC. I hope this is clear to all group members..