SKIP Problems in Noise Abatement.

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Intro video by retailer of QT60 (same besides name as Q5) with how he sets them up.

Discussion starting at 12:50 re Clarity.

“Power” is all well & good, but clarity defines being heard.

There are levels of “distortion” among the radio systems and operating conditions. Subject layers, connected. A general theme.

Call it noise or what-have-you what we need is that words come thru fully and distinctly at the TX end.

This can be measured. “Seen”.

The fixes to other system components are much easier, thenceforth, given clarity is the goal.

To Hear, . . . and to Get Heard.

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For older design radios:

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DDS-VFO A 21st Century upgrade for the better CB transceivers of the era just past. — No more SSB drift — Scan — VFO My desire is to also add DSP to the RX side. (West Mountain hadn’t seen that on a CB, yet, and kindly offered circuit diagram advice)...

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*VIDEO* Italian DSP Kits Fit this into or onto an old favorite. (You techs fill in what fumble-thumbs like me won’t deduce from an analysis of this unit; size & reliability). Link is a good demonstration of effectiveness. DSP is the 11-Meter game-changer for mobile use on-highway. That one...

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In “getting closer” (max signal capture while working with DX):

On AT5555-N2 radio (or QT60) have found that NRC RX 3 still winds up best overall, but now use Hi-Cut during the daylight hours and not once it’s dark. (ANL & NB also engaged while in this Freightliner).

Most of what’s desirable is to be able to monitor 12-14/hours without undue aggravation. Audio quality emphasized, not speaking of content; ironically even the worst content is easier to ignore over its span by this focus.

Pre-dawn (greatest local activity) the use of daytime DX as foil has paid off handsomely in performance when Skip is not in play.

Once one has weaned away ones irritability, small audio changes play a beneficial role. The repetitive daily stupidity becomes old hat and is no longer as much of a bar to what’s going on around one.

Have been on the northern Great Plains the past couple of days with maybe a couple more to come. More users than in the South is the impression.

The worst base station offenders are along the southern tier of the USA. SoCal, AZ, NM, OK, and FL & NC.

PA and IL have a couple, but I don’t seem to hear them often.

This is seven-days/week. Same buttwipes.

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A vid about two antennas and SNR change.

The audio is such it represents the difference between an NRC radio plus other abatements applied as per this thread in mobile.

The Yagi is close, but not actually noisy enough (your Cobra 29 with a cheap mag-mount) as it’s a better set of ears than a mobile.

Ones radio system flat comes alive when heavy Skip is gone given work done.

Love your enemy.

 

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Trucks are difficult, plus $$$$ (about $600 as shown).

Your personal vehicle nowhere near as much.

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I’m down to the last couple of daylight hours being overpowering.

This doesn’t stop local comms with other drivers who’ve made some efforts.

— Part of the solution is that men relay messages over distances.

Be capable of same.

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