THE HAM NOTEBOOK

What’s That Noise?

WAYNE YOSHIDA

This is a follow-up from my August 2021 QSO Today Expo presentation called “No Tools Troubleshooting” in which I introduced a thinking process to observe and assess things to achieve a result or conclusion. This thinking process can apply to other things besides ham radio equipment, and the more you practice this way of thinking, the better you become. It is a powerful tool for troubleshooting all aspects of life. If you missed that online event, you can read my supplemental information posted on my blogsite, . One of the observations that drew several comments was the section on using our sense of hearing as a troubleshooting tool. “What’s that noise?” can be a useful path to take in diagnosing a radio problem. Let’s take a look at some of…

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CQ Amateur Radio (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2022

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