George,
The hum is probably the result of the local oscilator being radiated in
to the house wiring, modulated by the AC ( rectifiers, light dimmers
etc.. ) then being picked up on the antenna. This is common with direct
conversion receivers. Shield the oscilator, put chokes in the power
leads etc...
73, Jerry K8JRO
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