Mikado
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I have discovered that my Honda Ridgeline emits RF interference / static on 147.76 MHz. This occurs when the key is in the first click (engine off) and without any other accessories turned on. I have a handheld Wouxun KG-UV6D. I am receiving the interference with both the stock antenna, and a magnetic Hustler MX-270 roof antenna. I am also picking it up on my Uniden BC246T scanner. I have explored another forum for Ridgeline owners. There is a ham on that forum who reported the same problem, but I didn't see a solution. I am using the battery for the Wouxun, and I'm not drawing power from the truck's outlet. So I'm not getting interference through a power cable.
I have spent some time Googling interference, and reading about filters, ferrites, and more. Would any of those be useful in reducing / eliminating interference at this frequency? In the near future I may want to buy a real mobile radio. Since that would have a power cable, there would be a place to snap on some ferrite beads. But I don't know if that would help.
I am new to the hobby, so I'm still reading and learning. This frequency happens to be used by the local severe weather net. I also took the weather spotter class from the National Weather Service. So I'd really like to find a solution if possible. I appreciate any suggestions.
I have spent some time Googling interference, and reading about filters, ferrites, and more. Would any of those be useful in reducing / eliminating interference at this frequency? In the near future I may want to buy a real mobile radio. Since that would have a power cable, there would be a place to snap on some ferrite beads. But I don't know if that would help.
I am new to the hobby, so I'm still reading and learning. This frequency happens to be used by the local severe weather net. I also took the weather spotter class from the National Weather Service. So I'd really like to find a solution if possible. I appreciate any suggestions.