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The antenna on your HT will struggle in a receive contest with your mobile attached to your J Pole.


Sounds like your HT is picking up locally generated noise sources mixing with your signal. Shut the mains off in your house and operate both devices on battery power, then repeat your experiment with the repeater.


A quality aftermarket antenna for your HT may be in order.


Only the Amish would have a house free from RF.