I will work on the power line filtering. Thanks for the advice.
There is light at the end of the tunnel! Today, I did some experiments.
I was able to reduce the interference by adding another toroid with lots
of turns to the satellite feed. I only have mix 43 toroids right now, but
it seemed to help. I have some mix 77's on order. At this point it looks
like all of the interference coming down the satellite feed may be gone.
I am still getting some (although not as much, esp. on 40 meters) with
the satellite feed disconnected and playing a DVD. I'll start working on
filtering the AC line again. Maybe I just need lots of turns and mix 77.
I hope so. Thanks for all of the advice. I'll keep working on it.
On Sat, 27 Dec 2003 07:54:48 -0500, "Tom Rauch" wrote:
>
>
> > As I mentioned in an earlier e-mail, I already verified that I get
> > interference when I disconnect the satellite set-top and VCR and ONLY
> > play a DVD. I figured this was as good (or better) than a rabbit ears
> > test. As I mentioned before, I get interference when playing a DVD,
> > when watching a satellite signal, and watching a VHS tape. In all cases,
> > I disconnected everything except the TV and the input source. The only
> > thing in common with all of these inputs is the TV and the AC line.
>
> I assume you also have a GOOD common mode and differential mode filter on
> the power line, and the line cords of each are plugged into the same filter.
> Also that nothing else is around the equipment, the two pieces are as close
> together as possible, and the interconnecting cables are all bundled and
> not hanging like antennas.
>
> If so, sounds like it is egress into the monitor.
>
> I'd just be darned sure the line filter is a good one for common and
> differential mode currents.
>
> 73 Tom
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