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Killing the Noise: Independence Day

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Kevin

I’m literally stunned by how little money it’s going to cost to replace my Invisible Fence brand pet containment system. I paid more for the last service call to fix a broken wire than an entire PetSafe® system complete. Installation … Continue reading →

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Killing the Noise: Part 3

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Kevin

For some reason the 1985 movie title, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, came to mind, perhaps mock titled for a sequel that was never intended to happen. This story keeps on going, and going. In Part 3 episode I track … Continue reading →

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Killing the Noise: Part 2

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Kevin

I’m plagued with radio interference. Here I continue my efforts to rid myself of it. The Elephant in the Room Katie is obviously not an elephant, but she casts an elephantine shadow over shortwave listening at my house thanks to:

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WUT v WOW

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Kevin

I often use and mention my Wire Up a Tree antenna (WUT). It’s about 20 feet long and runs diagonally up a tree. It 22 gauge “magnet wire” and because of its dark color, virtually invisible. It’s located some distance … Continue reading →

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Killing the Noise

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Kevin

I believe, and I think most other shortwave listeners would agree, that the biggest problem facing our hobby today is noise, radio frequency interference (RFI) from other electronic devices. Long Rambling Preface Just sitting here typing on my wireless electronic … Continue reading →

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