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Title: New user - unknown constant noise on one channel
Post by: emsiwx on March 30, 2018, 09:20:05 AM

Hello,

I have been running system for few days, and trying to set it up.

I would like to ask, if anyone recognize the noise (pic attached) on my channel C, and could suggest how to eliminate it, please.

Thank you all for your suggestions.


Marian

Title: Re: New user - unknown constant noise on one channel
Post by: Cutty Sark Sailor on March 30, 2018, 10:11:09 AM

 :-k more information, please.... that could be any number of things.... first impression is it is from a computer or other device
What is your station number?
Where are you?
Assume is  Blue System... Or is it RED and you['re showing E channel C?  :D
What do the other channels look like?
What kind of 5 Volt power supply?
Where is the controller located?
What type of antennas?
Where are the Antennas an Pre Amps Located?
What are your settings?
ETC...ETC...

Title: Re: New user - unknown constant noise on one channel
Post by: emsiwx on March 30, 2018, 10:51:14 AM

 :-k more information, please.... that could be any number of things.... first impression is it is from a computer or other device
What is your station number?
Where are you?
Assume is  Blue System... Or is it RED and you['re showing E channel C?  :D
What do the other channels look like?
What kind of 5 Volt power supply?
Where is the controller located?
What type of antennas?
Where are the Antennas an Pre Amps Located?
What are your settings?
ETC...ETC...


Hi,

I apollogize for the lack of info, here it is:

Station 1763, not named yet
Loc.: Bytca, Slovakia
Blue system
Ants are original ferrite 20cm (I think), mounted on the post above the roof (with preamps, in a plastic housing, see pic), CU is in a room just below the roof (steel roof, and ceiling), CAT5 cable, at least 3 meters away from any electr. device (inc. PCs)
I used enclosed USB type adaptor.

Now I am on Manual, due to the channel C and an occasional heavy noise from the halogen lamp in a room below.

Some screens of latest signals and settings attached.

Title: Re: New user - unknown constant noise on one channel
Post by: emsiwx on March 30, 2018, 12:45:53 PM

After trying different USB type adaptor...

Title: Re: New user - unknown constant noise on one channel
Post by: miraculon on May 31, 2018, 08:51:28 AM

Try the "sampling" mode on the signal page for Vin and Vref. See if the supply is noisy and has a lot of ripple.

I recently tracked down a noise heard on my Ham radio using the time-honored  "turn off all the breakers" method. You will need to keep the computer and BlitzO station running of course, but you can eliminate sources inside your own place. I found that the sampling frequency of the DAC in the audio section of a HDMI converter was the culprit.

If it is still present after shutting every breaker off, it could be the computer (or supply for the BO station) or a neighbor.

Another suggestion is to get an iron pipe section long enough to completely cover the ferrite rod. I placed a cap on mine.

If the noise disappears with the pipe section covering the antenna, leaving a noise floor, then the noise is coupling in via the antenna. If it is still present, it is getting in "back way" through the BO station wiring and/or power. Obviously, this is just for testing and the pipe would need to be removed to place the system back in service.

Greg H.