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John Cooper
Ok on the MA5V vertical I can hear a carrier on 14.316 and on the dipole the carrier is twice as bad on 14.316 pretty much from 14.315-14317 is unusable.  I was thinking this was an internal birdie but would changing antennas make a difference?  Now I suspect its something local.  Anyone else noticed this?  If it is something inside the radio causing it is their any mod I can do to at least move it off the Elecraft SSB net freq?


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John Santillo
John you weren't hearing things, I heard the same strong tone.  I was able
to notch it out but it was bad nonetheless.

73,

John
N2HMM


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Ok on the MA5V vertical I can hear a carrier on 14.316 and on the dipole the
carrier is twice as bad on 14.316 pretty much from 14.315-14317 is unusable.
I was thinking this was an internal birdie but would changing antennas make
a difference?  Now I suspect its something local.  Anyone else noticed this?
If it is something inside the radio causing it is their any mod I can do to
at least move it off the Elecraft SSB net freq?


wt5y
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Re: 14.316 help!

k6dgw
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Mine is at 14317.00 and is moderately weak.  I suspect it is an Ethernet
signal.  I host and power the local wireless RAP at the top of my tower
in exchange for free moderate speed i'net.  Several weak constant
carriers appeared on most bands when they installed it.  I suspect they
may be harmonics of clocks or local oscillators in the radios, and of
course, the ubiquitous Ethernet junk.

It could be your neighbors, but since yours is strong, you might try
shutting down your i'net connections.  If that gets rid of it, wrapping
the CAT5 and any router/modem power cable[s] through toroid[s] up close
to the devices might do it for you.

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011
- www.cqp.org

On 4/24/2011 11:38 AM, John Cooper wrote:
> Ok on the MA5V vertical I can hear a carrier on 14.316 and on the
> dipole the carrier is twice as bad on 14.316 pretty much from
> 14.315-14317 is unusable.  I was thinking this was an internal birdie
> but would changing antennas make a difference?  Now I suspect its
> something local.  Anyone else noticed this?
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Grant Youngman
I've had a weak 'carrier' in this spot for years. Used to have to endure it for the Icom Net at 14.317 in the old days. No clue what it is.

Grant/NQ5T

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> Mine is at 14317.00 and is moderately weak.  I
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Jim-2
That tone has been there for years.  As long as I remember.



73 de Ke4wy Jim

Sent from my compound.


On Apr 24, 2011, at 3:38 PM, Grant Youngman <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I've had a weak 'carrier' in this spot for years. Used to have to endure it for the Icom Net at 14.317 in the old days. No clue what it is.
>
> Grant/NQ5T
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 24, 2011, at 2:29 PM, Fred Jensen <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Mine is at 14317.00 and is moderately weak.  I
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Re: 14.316 help!

ab2tc
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Hi,

That's almost certainly the 4th harmonic of an NTSC TV color burst oscillator. It should zero beat at 14318kHz. The one I hear (about S3) has multiple tones a few hundred Hz apart so the manual notch doesn't do a perfect job of eliminating it but it helps a lot. It's not necessarily from your own TV but it might be worth unplugging the TV and see if it disappears or at least weakens. Mine is not primarily from my own TV.

AB2TC - Knut

Grant Youngman wrote
I've had a weak 'carrier' in this spot for years. Used to have to endure it for the Icom Net at 14.317 in the old days. No clue what it is.

Grant/NQ5T

Sent from my iPhone

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Jim Wiley-2
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Grant et al -


This is no mystery - it just seems like one. 14.316  (or 14.317)  Mhz is
the 4th harmonic of 3.579 MHz, the common color burst frequency.  Color
burst crystals are used in an incredible variety of consumer  devices.  
These days, the oscillators are usually configured as a digital gate
oscillator (read - square wave) that is very rich in harmonics.  If you
take the time to look, you will find signals at all the harmonics.  We
notice it mostly on 80, 40, and 20 meters because that is where we have
efficient antennas and receivers optimized for reception on those same
frequencies.


Is this a problem?  You bet it is.   Are these devices in violation of
the part 15 rule that says that such devices may not cause interference
to licensed services?  Yes, they are.  However, there is a fly in the
ointment.   The FCC's rules for interference mitigation say that  
(paraphrasing here) "It's not interference until someone complains!"  
Unfortunately, the burden is on you  (the ham) to identify which device
is causing the problem, and then notify the device owner that his gadget
(TV set, computer, stereo set, alarm clock,  microwave oven,  kids toy,  
calculator, FAX machine, treadmill, coffee maker, video game, . . . . .
) is causing interference.   They you get to educate the consumer, an
always interesting endeavor.   So, unless you have complained to the FCC
and the manufacturers and the stores that sell the devices and the end
users,  it's not interference!   Ain't that great?!


The process of informing the miscreants will keep you entertained for
some time.    Thank you local congress critter for failing to enact more
rigorous standards concerning interference from consumer devices.  They
are the ones who responded to the lobbyists from the electronics
industry that promised this would never be a problem, and voted to water
down the rules accordingly.  


Have a nice day.


- Jim, KL7CC




Grant Youngman wrote:

> I've had a weak 'carrier' in this spot for years. Used to have to endure it for the Icom Net at 14.317 in the old days. No clue what it is.
>
> Grant/NQ5T
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 24, 2011, at 2:29 PM, Fred Jensen <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>  
>> Mine is at 14317.00 and is moderately weak.  I
>>    
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Re: 14.316 help!

David Guernsey
I don't have the problem on the 2nd or 3rd harmonic of 3579 KHz, but do on have
a tone between about 14.316 and 14.318 MHz.

 73s de Dave KJ6CBS




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Cc: [hidden email]
Sent: Sun, April 24, 2011 1:11:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 14.316 help!



Grant et al -


This is no mystery - it just seems like one. 14.316  (or 14.317)  Mhz is
the 4th harmonic of 3.579 MHz, the common color burst frequency.  Color
burst crystals are used in an incredible variety of consumer  devices.  
These days, the oscillators are usually configured as a digital gate
oscillator (read - square wave) that is very rich in harmonics.  If you
take the time to look, you will find signals at all the harmonics.  We
notice it mostly on 80, 40, and 20 meters because that is where we have
efficient antennas and receivers optimized for reception on those same
frequencies.


Is this a problem?  You bet it is.   Are these devices in violation of
the part 15 rule that says that such devices may not cause interference
to licensed services?  Yes, they are.  However, there is a fly in the
ointment.   The FCC's rules for interference mitigation say that  
(paraphrasing here) "It's not interference until someone complains!"  
Unfortunately, the burden is on you  (the ham) to identify which device
is causing the problem, and then notify the device owner that his gadget
(TV set, computer, stereo set, alarm clock,  microwave oven,  kids toy,  
calculator, FAX machine, treadmill, coffee maker, video game, . . . . .
) is causing interference.   They you get to educate the consumer, an
always interesting endeavor.   So, unless you have complained to the FCC
and the manufacturers and the stores that sell the devices and the end
users,  it's not interference!   Ain't that great?!


The process of informing the miscreants will keep you entertained for
some time.    Thank you local congress critter for failing to enact more
rigorous standards concerning interference from consumer devices.  They
are the ones who responded to the lobbyists from the electronics
industry that promised this would never be a problem, and voted to water
down the rules accordingly.  


Have a nice day.


- Jim, KL7CC




Grant Youngman wrote:

> I've had a weak 'carrier' in this spot for years. Used to have to endure it for
>the Icom Net at 14.317 in the old days. No clue what it is.
>
>
> Grant/NQ5T
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 24, 2011, at 2:29 PM, Fred Jensen <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>  
>> Mine is at 14317.00 and is moderately weak.  I
>>    
> _
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Grant Youngman
It's the 4th harmonic

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 24, 2011, at 3:35 PM, David Guernsey <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I don't have the problem on the 2nd or 3rd harmonic of 3579 KHz, but do on have
> a tone between about 14.316 and 14.318 MHz.
>
> 73s de Dave KJ6CBS
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim Wiley <[hidden email]>
> To: Grant Youngman <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Sent: Sun, April 24, 2011 1:11:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 14.316 help!
>
>
>
> Grant et al -
>
>
> This is no mystery - it just seems like one. 14.316  (or 14.317)  Mhz is
> the 4th harmonic of 3.579 MHz, the common color burst frequency.  Color
> burst crystals are used in an incredible variety of consumer  devices.  
> These days, the oscillators are usually configured as a digital gate
> oscillator (read - square wave) that is very rich in harmonics.  If you
> take the time to look, you will find signals at all the harmonics.  We
> notice it mostly on 80, 40, and 20 meters because that is where we have
> efficient antennas and receivers optimized for reception on those same
> frequencies.
>
>
> Is this a problem?  You bet it is.   Are these devices in violation of
> the part 15 rule that says that such devices may not cause interference
> to licensed services?  Yes, they are.  However, there is a fly in the
> ointment.   The FCC's rules for interference mitigation say that  
> (paraphrasing here) "It's not interference until someone complains!"  
> Unfortunately, the burden is on you  (the ham) to identify which device
> is causing the problem, and then notify the device owner that his gadget
> (TV set, computer, stereo set, alarm clock,  microwave oven,  kids toy,  
> calculator, FAX machine, treadmill, coffee maker, video game, . . . . .
> ) is causing interference.   They you get to educate the consumer, an
> always interesting endeavor.   So, unless you have complained to the FCC
> and the manufacturers and the stores that sell the devices and the end
> users,  it's not interference!   Ain't that great?!
>
>
> The process of informing the miscreants will keep you entertained for
> some time.    Thank you local congress critter for failing to enact more
> rigorous standards concerning interference from consumer devices.  They
> are the ones who responded to the lobbyists from the electronics
> industry that promised this would never be a problem, and voted to water
> down the rules accordingly.  
>
>
> Have a nice day.
>
>
> - Jim, KL7CC
>
>
>
>
> Grant Youngman wrote:
>> I've had a weak 'carrier' in this spot for years. Used to have to endure it for
>> the Icom Net at 14.317 in the old days. No clue what it is.
>>
>>
>> Grant/NQ5T
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 24, 2011, at 2:29 PM, Fred Jensen <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Mine is at 14317.00 and is moderately weak.  I
>>>
>> _
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David Guernsey
I realize it is the 4th harmonic.  I do not have any problems with any harmonics
of 3579 KHz except the 14316 KHz (4th harmonic).  Thus, I wonder if the problem
is really from the color burst crystal.

 73s de Dave KJ6CBS




________________________________
From: Grant Youngman <[hidden email]>
To: David Guernsey <[hidden email]>
Cc: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
Sent: Sun, April 24, 2011 1:39:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 14.316 help!

It's the 4th harmonic

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 24, 2011, at 3:35 PM, David Guernsey <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I don't have the problem on the 2nd or 3rd harmonic of 3579 KHz, but do on have
>
> a tone between about 14.316 and 14.318 MHz.
>
> 73s de Dave KJ6CBS
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim Wiley <[hidden email]>
> To: Grant Youngman <[hidden email]>
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Sent: Sun, April 24, 2011 1:11:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 14.316 help!
>
>
>
> Grant et al -
>
>
> This is no mystery - it just seems like one. 14.316  (or 14.317)  Mhz is
> the 4th harmonic of 3.579 MHz, the common color burst frequency.  Color
> burst crystals are used in an incredible variety of consumer  devices.  
> These days, the oscillators are usually configured as a digital gate
> oscillator (read - square wave) that is very rich in harmonics.  If you
> take the time to look, you will find signals at all the harmonics.  We
> notice it mostly on 80, 40, and 20 meters because that is where we have
> efficient antennas and receivers optimized for reception on those same
> frequencies.
>
>
> Is this a  problem?  You bet it is.   Are these devices in violation of
> the part 15 rule that says that such devices may not cause interference
> to licensed services?  Yes, they are.  However, there is a fly in the
> ointment.   The FCC's rules for interference mitigation say that  
> (paraphrasing here) "It's not interference until someone complains!"  
> Unfortunately, the burden is on you  (the ham) to identify which device
> is causing the problem, and then notify the device owner that his gadget
> (TV set, computer, stereo set, alarm clock,  microwave oven,  kids toy,  
> calculator, FAX machine, treadmill, coffee maker, video game, . . . . .
> ) is causing interference.   They you get to educate the consumer, an
> always interesting endeavor.   So, unless you have complained to the FCC
> and the manufacturers and the  stores that sell the devices and the end
> users,  it's not interference!   Ain't that great?!
>
>
> The process of informing the miscreants will keep you entertained for
> some time.    Thank you local congress critter for failing to enact more
> rigorous standards concerning interference from consumer devices.  They
> are the ones who responded to the lobbyists from the electronics
> industry that promised this would never be a problem, and voted to water
> down the rules accordingly.  
>
>
> Have a nice day.
>
>
> - Jim, KL7CC
>
>
>
>
> Grant Youngman wrote:
>> I've had a weak 'carrier' in this spot for years. Used to have to endure it for
>>
>> the Icom Net at 14.317 in the old days. No clue what it is.
>>
>>
>> Grant/NQ5T
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 24, 2011, at 2:29 PM, Fred Jensen <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Mine is at 14317.00 and is moderately weak.  I
>>>
>> _
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Jim Wiley-2

David -


No, the problem is not the crystal.  It is the  _oscillator_.  The
oscillator is usually a more or less square-wave type, which is rich in
harmonics.   These harmonics are then radiated by the circuitry in the
offending device, and make their way to your station.


The function of the crystal is to control (stabilize) the frequency on
which the oscillator operates.   Color burst oscillator crystals are
used so much because they are both inexpensive and easy to use.  They
are inexpensive because literally hundreds of missions of them are
manufactured.  For this reason, there have been created a large
selection of  IC chips that use the color burst frequency as the primary
timing function for whatever device into which they are incorporated.  
Many of these chips are very simple to use, in most cases requiring no
components other a chip (manufactured specifically for the intended
function) and the crystal itself to create the desired device.


- Jim, KL7CC

 

David Guernsey wrote:
> I realize it is the 4th harmonic.  I do not have any problems with any harmonics
> of 3579 KHz except the 14316 KHz (4th harmonic).  Thus, I wonder if the problem
> is really from the color burst crystal.
>
>  73s de Dave KJ6CBS
>
>  
>
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Jim Wiley-2


Aww nuts! I meant hundreds of millions, of course!

- Jim



Jim Wiley wrote:
> <snip>
They are inexpensive because literally hundreds of missions of them are
manufactured.
>
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Tony Estep
On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 4:41 PM, Jim Wiley <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
>
> Aww nuts! I meant hundreds of millions, of course!
>
> - Jim
>
>
And each one has a mission, should it choose to accept it.

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Re: 14.316 help!

Don Nelson
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On 4/24/2011 3:37 PM, Jim Wiley wrote:

> David -
>
>
> No, the problem is not the crystal.  It is the  _oscillator_.  The
> oscillator is usually a more or less square-wave type, which is rich in
> harmonics.   These harmonics are then radiated by the circuitry in the
> offending device, and make their way to your station.
>
>
> The function of the crystal is to control (stabilize) the frequency on
> which the oscillator operates.   Color burst oscillator crystals are
> used so much because they are both inexpensive and easy to use.  They
> are inexpensive because literally hundreds of missions of them are
> manufactured.  For this reason, there have been created a large
> selection of  IC chips that use the color burst frequency as the primary
> timing function for whatever device into which they are incorporated.
> Many of these chips are very simple to use, in most cases requiring no
> components other a chip (manufactured specifically for the intended
> function) and the crystal itself to create the desired device.
>
>
> - Jim, KL7CC
>
>
>
> David Guernsey wrote:
>> I realize it is the 4th harmonic.  I do not have any problems with any harmonics
>> of 3579 KHz except the 14316 KHz (4th harmonic).  Thus, I wonder if the problem
>> is really from the color burst crystal.
>>
>>   73s de Dave KJ6CBS
>>
>>
>>
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A square wave is rich  in odd harmonics and essentially no even
harmonics. So if the oscillator is putting out essentially a squared
wave form, the fourth harmonic is going to be either non existent or
many dB down. This thread suggests to me that the 14.316 MHz signal may
be from some other source.

A bit off topic. I have a nasty 2304.150 MHz noise source that sounds
digital. It comes and goes. What could it be coming from.

Don, N0YE
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Re: 14.316 help!

Phil Kane-2
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On 4/24/2011 1:39 PM, Grant Youngman wrote:

>> I don't have the problem on the 2nd or 3rd harmonic of 3579 KHz,
>> but do on have a tone between about 14.316 and 14.318 MHz.

> It's the 4th harmonic

  Digital TV receivers do not use a 3.57954528+ MHz subcarrier
  like NTSC (analog) receivers do. In digital TV protocols color
  information is carried in the digital data stream.

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Re: 14.316 help!

Guy, K2AV
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If you are looking for an explanation of why the 4th harmonic, you
will have to actually find the offending device and analyze its
circuitry.  As to whether that really is the problem?  There are
billions of 3579 crystals out there embedded in everything imaginable,
far more in things that aren't TV's than are. I can hear 14316 on
every radio I have that can tune there, and only one of them is a K3.

Assuming that only odd harmonics get radiated is purely old world
analog thinking.  Divide by powers of two DIGITAL frequency locking
devices would be incredibly common and would be far more likely to
generate EVEN harmonics.

I would offer that picking a QRP net frequency with 14316 in it is
just asking for it.

73, Guy.

On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 5:17 PM, David Guernsey <[hidden email]> wrote:
> I realize it is the 4th harmonic.  I do not have any problems with any harmonics
> of 3579 KHz except the 14316 KHz (4th harmonic).  Thus, I wonder if the problem
> is really from the color burst crystal.
>
>  73s de Dave KJ6CBS
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Re: 14.316 help!

Matt Zilmer
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Good point, but it could be someone's NTSC box that has an HD
converter in front of it.  Still - hearing an even harmonic seems odd.

Or another piece of shack equipment that uses a color burst xtal.....

73,
matt W6NIA

On Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:02:52 -0700, you wrote:

>On 4/24/2011 1:39 PM, Grant Youngman wrote:
>
>>> I don't have the problem on the 2nd or 3rd harmonic of 3579 KHz,
>>> but do on have a tone between about 14.316 and 14.318 MHz.
>
>> It's the 4th harmonic
>
>  Digital TV receivers do not use a 3.57954528+ MHz subcarrier
>  like NTSC (analog) receivers do. In digital TV protocols color
>  information is carried in the digital data stream.
>
>--  73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
>    Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
>
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Re: 14.316 help!

Jim Wiley-2

No pun intended, I presume!


- Jim, KL7CC



Matt Zilmer wrote:

<snip>

Still - hearing an even harmonic seems odd


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Re: 14.316 help!

Jack Brindle
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It could also be another device that uses a crystal frequency of 14.31818 MHz. That is also a very popular Microcontroller frequency.
You might also want to look at the computer video card since it probably generates this frequency. Maintaining a very stable frequency is much easier when you divide down from a stable source. If you have an RGB monitor, especially one that is CRT-based, then this is a likely culprit.

Jack Brindle, W6FB

On Apr 24, 2011, at 5:02 PM, Phil Kane wrote:

> On 4/24/2011 1:39 PM, Grant Youngman wrote:
>
>>> I don't have the problem on the 2nd or 3rd harmonic of 3579 KHz,
>>> but do on have a tone between about 14.316 and 14.318 MHz.
>
>> It's the 4th harmonic
>
>  Digital TV receivers do not use a 3.57954528+ MHz subcarrier
>  like NTSC (analog) receivers do. In digital TV protocols color
>  information is carried in the digital data stream.
>
> --  73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
>    Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
>
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