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when i just key the mic i get a line on the tv screen on a certain channel but when i disconect the antenna and key the mic nothin happens..the radio is only 10 feet from the tv..whats up ? you,d think with the antenna off and this close to the tv there would be all kinda interference..

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Uhh, I wouldn't do that too often - unless you want to fry yer finals!
A load must be kept on the radio's output when keying the mic on ANY radio!

The interference can be caused by simply having the radio too close to the TV set. Most people have cable TV these days, which doesn't have any problems. I don't. Then, making sure your radio is properly grounded may help, as well as the TV antenna - if you have one.

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What gear do I use?
BASE: Icom IC-718 & GAP Titan DX, Yaesu FT-8800R & Diamond X50A, Magnum OmegaForce S45 & IMAX 2000 w/Astatic D104/TUP9.
MOBILE: Galaxy DX99V & Wilson 1000 w/Astatic D104-M2, Yaesu FT-8800R & Diamond NR-770.
"...The 444 in San Jose CA; the Central Gold Coast..."

Rob..thanks for the reply but what i was wondering also is why there was no interference with the antenna disconnected.

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