[ct-user] network update (direct induction)

Dallas Carter ludal@dmv.com
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:18:20 -0400


> Just to clarify what Mike N2MG wrote, a close strike can directly induce
> current into unshielded cables (and shielded cables where grouding is
poor)
> even when everything "external" is disconnected. This gives Rick's coax
ethernet
> implementation a definite edge over regular twisted pair, all other things
> being equal.
> Pete Soper AD4L

Pete,
The coaxial NIC's shielded system is not normally grounded.  It can be, but
is not
normally.
Dallas  W3PP