Fw: [RFI] Computer noise!

Richie Richie" <aa2mf@earthcom.net
Tue, 27 Jan 1998 06:40:36 -0500



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> From: Richie <aa2mf@earthcom.net>
> To: BILL.MADDOCK@fluordaniel.com
> Subject: Re: [RFI] Computer noise!
> Date: Monday, January 26, 1998 4:32 PM
> 
> 					Jan.26,1998
> 
> 	Bill, My station and antenna farm are all located in a city back yard
> 	which is 25ft x 44ft. The radios are located in a shed about 20ft from
> 	the ground mounted vertical.
> 
> 	I am currently running three computers all for station operations. I
have
> 	also had computer noise in the shack. After many trys to stop the noise
> 	I finally had to change the computer cases. I found a very old AT desk
> 	top case, this works fine. I spoke to a computer case supplyer and 
> 	spent around $70 for a mini tower that also works fine.
> 
> 	Another quick note: When running my amp I use to rebute all my
> 	computers even after changeing the cases. I found the trouble was
> 	the key boards. I changed to IBM space saver key boards that are
> 	sold at computer shows for $20.
> 
> 	I hope this information helps you. Good luck in your quest.
> 
> 				Rich/AA2MF
>  
> 
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> > From: BILL.MADDOCK@fluordaniel.com
> > To: rfi@contesting.com
> > Subject: [RFI] Computer noise!
> > Date: Monday, January 26, 1998 11:10 AM
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >      To all Rfi experts!!
> >      
> >      
> >      I have a constant problem with birdies across my TS-850S from 
> >      computer noise. I have had several different motherboards in the 
> >      case and doesn't appear to affect the problem. I notice the noise 
> >      mainly on 10 and 15 meters. It can be increased in strength or 
> >      decreased by the choice of antennas used and there location in 
> >      relation to my shack. I have noticed some noise is generated of 
> >      my mouse! Any ideas you may have to rectify this problem will be 
> >      greatly appreciated!
> >      
> >      73's and Thanks
> >      
> >      Bill Maddock  N4ZI  Atoka, Tn
> > 
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