2M at 50watts setting off smoke detectors
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| Feb 23rd 2015, 18:18 | |
AK7RMTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I bought a Yaesu FT-8800R/E 2weeks ago. I'm using a mobile whip antenna with a mag mount for now, until i figure out what base antenna I want to use with it (needs to be mounted in the attic). I'm fine up to 20watts but as soon as I go to 50 watts and key the mic, it sets off the smoke detectors... I see where ferrite core beads can help so I ordered some (not arrived yet) but I wanted to know if getting a better coax cable for the antenna will be a better solution? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm a new ham to the tech speak needs to be brought down a bit if you can. I'm learning, just not as fast as I would like (and I have no electrical background)... Thanks in advance for the help! Rob KF7ZVG |
| Feb 24th 2015, 02:43 | |
WA0CBWTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
What are you using as a "ground plane" for the magnetic mount antenna? BB |
| Feb 25th 2015, 20:12 | |
ke4ascTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
How Close to electrical wires would the antenna be in the attic? I'd also Look at grounding, I lived in apartment for a while years ago and had a touch lamp that "cycle" when I'd key up. A good Ground and Antenna tuning fixed the issue,How ever, that was on H.F. Just some thoughts for you. |
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