Amateur radio installation trolling for ideas
#1
Posted 12 December 2015 - 05:27 AM
#2
Posted 12 December 2015 - 08:10 AM
My dad was working HF about 50 feet away, and my fridge caused all kinds of noisie for him too. I don't know if my solar controller contributed at all on the HF side, most of the noise was just when the compressor fridge was on.
On another forum, a few guys had the same complaints about their ARB fridges and their mobile rigs. They were trying all kinds of things but I haven't checked in a while to see if they ever succeeded in quieting them down.
#3
Posted 12 December 2015 - 06:27 PM
I don't know why there is so much variation. I don't have rfi issues with my installation. I even took my HT and waved it around my electrical devices and never broke squelch.
Craig K6JGV_________________________ 2004 2500 CTD 4X4 FWC HAWK 1960 CJ5
#4
Posted 12 December 2015 - 07:56 PM
I really appreciate comments regarding this, RFI and installation suggestions, antenna locations etc. Thank you all for the comments so far.
#5
Posted 13 December 2015 - 04:02 PM
I'm lucky and have a diesel powered truck so no problem with ignition noise. When the camper is on the truck, my HF antenna is mounted on the front of the truck, and when camper is off, it goes to the rear. The VHF/UHF antenna is permanently mounted on the left front fender. I run a full KW in the truck on HF and have no problems with RF getting into the truck electrical system. It's all about having the VSWR low and getting all the RF into the antenna. Look me up on QRZ.com for a complete description and pictures of the mobile install. My fridge is a Engel 45 two-way compressor fridge that does not generate any noise, nor does my solar controller. My only noise issue is with the LED lighting in the camper. It's so bad, I can't use a handi-talkie while in the camper. It only effects the VHF spectrum, UHF and HF are not bothered. The noise is very local as it doesn't effect the rig in the truck with the antennas on the front. If you have any questions, or if I can be any help, PM me.
K6ON
2007 Dodge 2500 5.9 CTD QC 4X4, *1996 FWC/ATC hybrid* *2021.5 GeoPro 19FBS* "If you can read this, Thank a Teacher. Because you read this in English, Thank a Vet."
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