Topic: Engine-induced Radio Noise
I went for my first sail yesterday....ah....sweet....sunny...windy (1 reef)...
Before leaving I did a radio check with the coast guard. With my engine running they reported a loud whine that made me unintelligible. I do not hear the whine when receiving. With the engine off no problem.
I have a recent (2007) Honda 9.9 outboard with a 6A generator hooked straight to my battery.
Engine === battery === battery switch === breaker panel === electrical stuff
I'm thinking the source of my problem could be:
- faulty connectors between the engine and the battery
- something wrong with the generator
- something wrong with the radio (not sure what), it's an old West Marine 25watt/5watt
- EMI problem unreleated to the wiring
- antenna connection
I did not do a radio check with the engine running last year so I don't know if the problem was there before.
I'm looking for advice, suggestions.