Engine interferring with VHF set

[two stroke mick]

I need some help to try and sort out a problem. I have a 60 hp Etec which interfers with both the H/H VHF and the Fixed VHF. It sounds like a HT crackle on boath sets.

Any thoughts

TSM

[chewy]

When does it do it? ie when you apply throttle, when you put the ignition on etc?

[jyasaki]

If you're picking up the RFI from the spark plug wires, I recall that going to resistor plugs or/and wires cuts down the current flow and limits the RFI. Not really sure I'd go playing with a motor that's working well, but there you go.

Might also make sure you've got a good solid ground to the VHF, and the shield to the antenna cable is well connected to the unit.

jky

[PeterM]

My h/held (ICOM)packs up at anything over tickover unless the squelch is at max , but I only intend to use it if the engine stops ! At any revs I cant hear anything coz of the wind noise anyway .

[two stroke mick]

i am in the same boat as blackroady. i cannot hear the crackle unless i am at tickover. both of my radios are ico m71 and m422