Weird clicking sound

[Deleted User 30222]

This is on my Galaxy DX959. It seems to have some kind of clicking going on. Happens about every second or so. I did talk to some one the other day, they didn't say anything about. So i guess they couldn't hear it. So maybe it's just a Rx problem. Hope this video works.

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[MDYoungblood]

Nice to have a video showing the problem. Did this just start? Might want to try a different power supply first and see if that is the problem. Looks like a 60 cycle tick.

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Greg

[Deleted User 30222]

Nice to have a video showing the problem. Did this just start? Might want to try a different power supply first and see if that is the problem. Looks like a 60 cycle tick.

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Greg

This is hooked to my Megawatt S-350. Now it is better some days than others. And it is definitely worse on ssb. Not sure if that changes your analysis. Oh, and i don't have another supply. Just thought of something else. My 29ltd is hooked to the same supply, it doesn't make that sound.

Edit: Also, i disconnected the antenna. And no clicking sound. Also thought i would include a pic of my antenna. I have a feeling this is headed that way

[295 antenna]

you say it stops when you disconnect the antenna? Your antenna is "passive "on receive so it must be something around you . Around me on channel 13 i have a high pitched tone that nobody else in the area is getting so flip around the channels and see if it changes. Also do you have a meter you can check the output on the power supply.

[Deleted User 30222]

you say it stops when you disconnect the antenna? Your antenna is "passive "on receive so it must be something around you . Around me on channel 13 i have a high pitched tone that nobody else in the area is getting so flip around the channels and see if it changes. Also do you have a meter you can check the output on the power supply. I turned mine all the way up and im getting 14.2

It is pretty consistent on all the channels. my supply is set right at 13.8 v. But my cobra doesn't do it. Maybe a ground issue?

[295 antenna]

Thats a strange one for sure

[jon6667]

i get the same noise on mine. its the pot grower across the street. its on a timer

[Deleted User 30222]

i get the same noise on mine. its the pot grower across the street. its on a timer

I'm guessing your kidding. How in the world would that effect me. And why doesn't it cause trouble with my other antenna. Although it is inside the house.

[jon6667]

im not im saying you may have a grower close to you on a timer

[jon6667]

im just guessing dont shoot me

[MDYoungblood]

You aren't hearing it on the Cobra because of the difference in the receive circuitry of the radios. I can say jon's suggestions are accurate, a local here is having a problem with his neighbor's security cameras and another gets interference from a neighbor's solar system when it switches to reserve power at night. Neither company involved wants to correct these problems.

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Greg

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[Deleted User 30222]

With my antenna outside now. Is there anything i should be doing with where the cable screws to the antenna. Does it need to be wrapped or anything like that. Not sure if water can get in or not.

[MDYoungblood]

All of the outside connections need to be waterproofed. I use a gel compound that is applied inside the connector to keep moisture from forming then self sealing electrical tape on the threads and connector.

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Greg

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[jon6667]

thanks MDYoungblood
best thing to do get a handheld cb walk around you will find the source.
lots of possibility's bad transformer. grower on a timer electric dog fence i could go on and on

[Deleted User 30222]

All of the outside connections need to be waterproofed. I use a gel compound that is applied inside the connector to keep moisture from forming then self sealing electrical tape on the threads and connector.

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Greg

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Is this the type of tape your talking about?

[Deleted User 30222]

thanks MDYoungblood
best thing to do get a handheld cb walk around you will find the source.
lots of possibility's bad transformer. grower on a timer electric dog fence i could go on and on

How about the possibility of my antenna cable comes in contact with another antenna cable plus a speaker cable and power supply cable

[MDYoungblood]

That tape would be great BB.

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Greg

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[Deleted User 30222]

That tape would be great BB.

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Greg

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Good to know, thanks for all your help. I will probably be heading to the store tomorrow, will pick some up then.