Fugazi Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 Having recently experienced intermittent noise on my VHF I removed the old antenna as it was broken at the base, fitted a new one and replaced the coaxial cable. Now there is no radio background noise and I can hear the coastguard broadcasts and stations talking to them clearly, so far so good. Assuming this is all on high power I think that I may still have a problem with low power because last Saturday I heard virtually no traffic on channel 6. There were a few broken conversations but considering how many boats were out it was too quiet. I know there is a radio/antenna test set available commercially for about Quote
Rob Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 Gordon, How about testinging with a hand held VHF? Obviously, that is not allowed on land so don't give y out your postcode!! If you want to borrow mine your more than welcome. Rob Quote
Rob Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 On second thoughts Gordon, On my VHF I think Hi and Low power is a control on the transmission not receiving of traffic. To have less reception the senseativity of the reciever would change, I guess, the specs on mine only suggest one level of senseativity. Though I could be completely wrong! Rob Quote
Brian Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) Gordon High/Low power only affects transmit. I've got a proffessional SWR/Power meter, where are you? Regards, Brian Edited November 19, 2007 by Brian Quote
Fugazi Posted November 20, 2007 Author Report Posted November 20, 2007 Thanks Brian, You have a PM Gordon Quote
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