Re: [HCDX] [NRC-AM] Static noise issue

["Paul" <format4nz@xxxxxxxxx>]

What you are probably hearing is rain static, noise that can be so powerful 
that it would pin the S Meter that is caused by heavy rain/hail.

Paul


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Subject: Re: [HCDX] [NRC-AM] Static noise issue


> Patrick Martin wrote:
>> Greetings,
>>
>> In the last couple of days, a noise issue has developed. When I get
>> heavy rain, I hear an noise like rubbing two pieces of metal together
>> within the house. a scratching/scraping noise.
>
> Is there an intermittent connection on a power line that makes or
> breaks?  Something like that would be noticeable only in a wind
> condition.  If it is a mechanical noise you hear as opposed to radio
> reception, then I would say a tower tripod is broken with the pieces
> rubbing one another.  Similar with a guy wire.
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