S9+60dB QRM on a summit

.We all know that man-made noise is steadily increasing, even during activations. But today it was particularly bad—and on DM/NS-122 my favorite summit, of all places.

73 Chris

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I’m surprised there are still Dinosaurs running two stroke powered whipper snippers. In VK battery powered garden tools are dominating the market.

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Yes Andrew, unfortunately, here in Germany, people still cling to Stone Age technology.

73 Chris

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Not really…

In a professional setting, petrol brushcutters are certainly still common:

They are more powerful, often lighter (especially when you factor in the battery backpack), and run for longer…

… still.

And the forestry offices still have them :sweat_smile:

73 Armin

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