Interference

[harley092355]

Here in the city of Shreveport we have a good analog 800 system---here is my problem: I can have a good strength indication on my radio and seems like if there is a cell tower between me and the tower I am using it becomes pure static---Is it cell phones towers, microwave, or all the above?? Is there a way to pinpoint the exact cause????

THANKS

 

[INDY72]

Would there be an NEXTEL site near?

 

[scanfan03]

If the static fluctuates in and out, it is most likely a pager tower.

 

[LarrySC]

You didnt mention your scanner. Anyway try as little an antenna as you can get by with. If you can try a stubby VHF or UHF rubber duck is a good test. The wrong antenna will ATT some of the signal. Some scanners are really bad when dealing with RFI, like the PRO-94. Post more info.

 

[nmfire10]

Probably CrapTel... I mean NexHell... I mean NexTel.