nascarfan999
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I recently returned to the St. Charles area and have been surprised by what I've heard thus far. Has anyone else noticed a large drop in the quality of the signal? In the short time I've monitored thus far, nearly all of the transmissions have been choppy and filled with static. I've noticed it most on the dispatch channel, 154.250, but I have also noticed it on some of the other channels used. I initially thought this may be caused to my setup (small antenna in the basement of a house), but I've tried 4 different antennas, 2 different scanners, and I have even noticed it while mobile in the county. Any ideas/suggestions?
PS On the subject of radio problems, I've also experienced problems with 155.370 (Point-2-Point). I've been experiencing what sounds like an open mic on the frequency. The transmission typically is CSQ, but will sometimes give a PL tone of 103.5. That said, I think this issue may be something within my house or neighborhood as I've only noticed this problem in or immediately around my house. If anyone has a suggestion on this issue as well, it would be greatly appreciated.
PS On the subject of radio problems, I've also experienced problems with 155.370 (Point-2-Point). I've been experiencing what sounds like an open mic on the frequency. The transmission typically is CSQ, but will sometimes give a PL tone of 103.5. That said, I think this issue may be something within my house or neighborhood as I've only noticed this problem in or immediately around my house. If anyone has a suggestion on this issue as well, it would be greatly appreciated.