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Re: [CQ-Contest] RF on parallel port

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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] RF on parallel port
From: Sinisa Hristov <shristov@ptt.yu>
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 17:25:20 -0500
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VE5ZX wrote:
 
> I am using EA4TX (www.ea4tx.com) rotator controller. It appears that RF is
> getting into the parallel port that used to interface the PC to the
> controller. What is the best way to RF proof a parallel port?


The first thing would be to ensure that no common mode
current flows back from antenna. Use a good "current" balun.
This is necessary, although it may not be sufficient.


73,

Sinisa  YT1NT, VE3EA
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