I solved a similar RFI problem with 1000pF capacitors from each of the paddle
leads to ground, mounted inside the connector cover.
73 de Bob, K6XX
----Original Message-----
>From: "Ragnar Otterstad" <otterstad@inet.uni2.dk>
>To: "James P. Cassidy" <107770.3462@compuserve.com>;"TRLOG
Reflector" <trlog@contesting.com>
>Subject: Re: [TRLog] Paddles
>Date: Wednesday, February 24, 1999 1:08 AM
>
>
>>Last weekend we had an unusual RF problem with one computer/key interface,
>>it would randomly key with RF from the 15m transmitter.We it cured by
>>unplugging the paddle, which meant I was forced to use the keyboard for
>>anything I didn't have in the computer. I gained a little skill at sending
>>the minimal info on the keyboard but several times had a tough time getting
>>back from the keyboard CW to the keyboard to enter other info.
>
>
>I have had a similar situation on 40 meters when beaming at the house. Cured
>it with ferrite on the cable, closeest possible to the trcvr.
>
>73 Rag OZ8RO
>
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