I haven't posted in a while, too many other things going on. I have been playing with my TH5, and as I reported several weeks ago, was doing some inductive transmissions using the neutral line with limited success. Worked pretty well up to a couple of blocks then just dropped out completely. Tried several other things, no other gains noted.
Of course it has been raining here almost continuously. So I haven't been able to get much done outside.
Today, I took time to move my TH5 to a small truck tool box that is weather proof, mounted a 102 in. whip on the box, and mounted the TH5 in it. Ran power cables, patched in the wireless link etc. It is about 25 foot high on a metal roof, not my preference, but it is what I have available.
Range is about the same so far. Maybe a little more uniform in pattern since it is not dependent on the transmission lines for reception. And I am still fighting a hum. It is prevalent all over town, so I do not think it is the TH, it does of course couple with the signal, but I have got it minimized somewhat. It is not my feed system, as it doesn't exist when I use my FM transmitter, which BTW sounds great, but isn't what I am focusing on.
I did get the sound quality to come up on the TH5 by using an old mixer I had with equalization. Actually getting some depth from the transmitter now.
I had to quit for the day, because we have T-storms coming again, and my wife wants me to take her to dinner this evening (she has some nerve..LOL).
Will tinker with it tomorrow probably weather depending, and report back.
Wish me luck..