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Re: [VHFcontesting] NEW Topic - Interference from GPS on 222

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Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] NEW Topic - Interference from GPS on 222
From: Zack Widup <w9sz@prairienet.org>
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 07:27:02 -0500 (CDT)
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As an inverse to this, has anynoe had trouble with a transmitter 
(particularly 1296) wiping out the GPS unit front end on transmission?

Zack W9SZ


On Mon, 22 Aug 2005, Stephen Hicks, N5AC wrote:

> > Has anyone else experienced interference from their GPS right on the 222 
> > Narrow Band Calling frequency?
> 
> I run several GPSs in the truck when roving, specifically a Garmin GPS 182C,
> a 276C and on occasion a Motorola Encore.  The 182C does make some noise and
> I have had to turn it off on rare occasions although I can't remember
> specific frequencies.  I suspect some of this has to do with where it is and
> the length and type of cabling -- I have the cables run from the dash of the
> truck to under the rear seat and plugged into a computer for mapping.  The
> cable doesn't appear to be shielded, etc.
> 
> Steve, N5AC
> 

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