
how to improve antenna for portable radio? - RadioReference.com …
Nov 2, 2023 · The radio can pick up the antenna's re-radiated signal via induction. Sometimes placing the whip near the feedline or the end of the wire -- without touching it to the wire -- will improve …
Woods, Antennas, what works best - RadioReference.com Forums
Apr 20, 2024 · So my house is on a 4-acre wood, big tall trees, and was working on what is going to work best for an antenna. What is everyone's thought? Thks tech license on the way, 2-meter …
Distance per Watt? - RadioReference.com Forums
Jan 14, 2010 · The limiting factor is when the power of the transmitter is diminished simply by distance through a medium to the point where the signal strength at the receiver is below the receiver's …
Will Weather Affect What I Can Hear? - RadioReference.com Forums
Jul 12, 2020 · Maybe a stupid question, but does my local weather affect what I can hear on shortwave? I'm inclined to think if there is a massive thunderstorm in my area, the clouds and lightning will drown …
Metal Roof and Wave Propagation... Will it Help or Hinder...? Yes or No...?
Dec 27, 2018 · Besides a better quality radio signal, the metal roof will last longer and if you have trees over the house, it will provide better protection. Definitely, metal over asphalt shingles.
Minimum usable signal strength - RadioReference.com Forums
Mar 21, 2012 · Ok, so my brain isn't functioning this morning...What is the typical UHF minimum readable signal strength in dBm? For some reason I'm thinking its around -87 to -91 dBm? I know …
Rapid Radios discussion - RadioReference.com Forums
Feb 22, 2024 · Here is their disclaimer in fine print. My Emergency Radio - Emergency Ham Radio - You acknowledge and understand this is a legal HAM radio, which operates on the amateur radio 2M and …
Radio Triangulation - RadioReference.com Forums
Jan 3, 2016 · How does Radio Triangulation work. like if your trying to find someone who is transmitting on an illegally on a channel. can someone please explain how are they caught.
Electrical interference on radio source found to be an outlet.
Jan 30, 2020 · Check what is plugged into other outlets on the same circuit. You may have a radio, TV, computer, or other appliance that is radiating a signal back into the power line and the line can be …
Wide or narrow - RadioReference.com Forums
Jun 22, 2023 · I'd stick with whatever subjective term your radio uses to get +/- 5 kHz deviation. Carson's Rule determines the bandwidth of an FM radio signal in that the bandwidth (BW) equals two …