[BC] Wind and STL Mutes

[mrfixit at min.midco.net]

> Interesting theory, but in my case with the same antennas I could switch
> to composite analog during the wind gusts and I had clean clear audio no
> dropouts no static bursts and the RF signal strength remains constant.
> With analog even the remote control subcarriers remain error free.
>
> I also have a 5.8 GHz BE Big Pipe link on the same path (different
> antennas) and it has no problems the BER remains steady while I can
> watch the BER on the Starlink goes up in proportion to the wind gusts
> until it mutes.
>
> We are talking very strong gust up to 50 MPH!
>
> Bruce Potterton
> KSGN
>

How about this: put a type N "T" inline with the receiver's cable, and  
on the open port install a N-M connector with a 2W carbon resistor  
installed (pin to shield). 5K-ohms or so.

A shot in the dark.

Dave Dunsmoor