Radio noise from outboard

[2stroke4ever]

I have a pontoon w/96 40 hp force by mercury marine.My question is what can I do to get all the static/alternator buzz out of the radio.It is hooked to the battery for a power source.Thanks for any help I can get.

 

[TopNotch]

Re: Radio noise from outboard

Sounds to me like a bad ground... Make better connections, and it should solve it.

 

[2stroke4ever]

Re: Radio noise from outboard

both power and ground run to battery

 

[KenOhki]

Re: Radio noise from outboard

they make line noise filters, they arent that expensive. I used to use one on my CB in the car.

 

[splugeeman]

Re: Radio noise from outboard

Noise filters are cheap and easy to install..you can get one at Radio Shack.

 

[mav1973]

Re: Radio noise from outboard

noise filter will work if not try to use just one batery for the radio make sure you check you swr you need to see if you antina is matched up to your radio can blow it up not too many people do just to be on the safe side then youll know if your radio is woking the way it should be

 

[Reel Appeal]

Re: Radio noise from outboard

Also,check the spark plug number(s) and make sure you are using resistor(or suppression)plugs.If the plug number is not a resistor type,change them over.Champion plugs usually use a letter like Q in the beginning of the number.This designates a resistor plug.

 

[enriquepagan]

Re: Radio noise from outboard

Try connecting a wire from the chasis of the radio to a ground source on the boat. This normally works great in place of a filter. and its easy too do........Good luck.