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[IRCA] IBOC Hash AM vs FM OT question
This is a bit off tropic, but I know some of you DX FM at times. I just got an FM6 yagi up and I am very impressed with the Sony XFR radio. Between the filters and sensitivity, it leaves my old Pioneer TX9100 in the dust (1970s). Anyway, out here on the Northern Oregon Coast we have no AM or FM HD stations. The nearest are Newport (100 miles), Portland (75 miles), or Seattle (130 miles). I have received several FM stations in HD. A few stay locked and others come and go. But so far I have not detected any hash on adjacent frequencies. None. The tuner is very selective and sensitive. I can easily get weak stations next to locals without any splash. The HD signals like 95.7 Seattle, I can easily get 95.9 Bay City OR, and so on. AM IBOC hash is horrible as we all know and covers great distances. Off the Eastern Beverage I have heard IBOC hash from the Midwest at night. But so far nothing on FM. This is my first shot at hearing FM HD. One thing I will say, the FM dial is sure a lot different than it was 20 years ago. Translators all over the place along with some LPFMs. By the way, I do find FM HD to be touchy, as I get nothing in HD from Portland over the Coast range, not even a flashing HD symbol. But Seattle from Cougar & Tiger Mountains come in much stronger. I have even caught several with their sub channels. But does FM IBOC hash cause as much noise locally? It sure does not carry very far. I cannot wait for my first E Skip as I might get a taste of "local" sounding station in HD. Thanks.
Patrick
Patrick Martin
Seaside OR
KGED QSL Manager
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