"scratchy" radio transmission

I would try replacing the coax from Radio to antenna in ONE piece. You
might first try just loosening and tightening the connections. If you have
your coax all tie-rapped down, Just leave it and see if a new coax loosely
installed does the job. Tie-rapping too tightly can damage the coax. Many
times it is just bad ends.

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Cy Galley - Chair,
AirVenture Emergency Aircraft Repair
A Service Project of Chapter 75
EAA Safety Programs Editor - TC
EAA Sport Pilot
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I am looking for ideas here; ATC says my radio transmissions sound
'scratchy' or 'staticy' as little as 15 miles out on callup. I have
been going nuts trying to find the cause. The aircraft has 2
independant radios, 2 antenna systems (one on top of the fuselage, one
underneath). One radio replaced as an update recently. Both radios have
been checked out by the factories recently and pronounced fine (one
Narco Mk12D and one Icom). Been through the wiring and grounds several
times and found nothing. Tried different headsets (note: the voice
sideband through the headset sounds perfect). ATC said no difference
with alternator shut off. Reception is always perfect. Complaints seem
to pick up more in the cold weather. Don't know if its important but
maybe once or twice each summer I get alot of static in the headset
that seems to disapate in a minute or two, but never in the winter.
If I were generating a large static charge in the dry winter air
wouldn't it effect my reception? Some days I get complaints even when
taxiing for takeoff. Any ideas what to try next without going on an
expensive fishing expedition?

Jim

Cy Galley
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I would try replacing the coax from Radio to antenna in ONE piece

Both coaxes from both radios to both antennas? Odds seem kinda high
that both are bad, don't you think?

Jim

Not if the same person made the ends and ty-rapped them too tight.


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I would try replacing the coax from Radio to antenna in ONE piece

Both coaxes from both radios to both antennas? Odds seem kinda high
that both are bad, don't you think?

Jim