[RFI] TV RFI - an update

Jim Brown jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
Wed Feb 13 10:35:34 EST 2008


On Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:18:35 -0500, N3XX - Tim Heger wrote:

>I would check out the connectors installed on all the cables in the house, 
>especially those in the wall behind any wall plate.  Many times contractors 
>doing cable installations will install the connectors improperly, making no 
>shield connection at all.  Also be sure to get rid of any twist on or crimp 
>on connectors, and replace with snap-n-seal connectors.  If using the 6 foot 
>jumper cable that came with the VCR to connect it to the TV, get rid of it 
>and replace with a good quality cable - those cables are junk.

Yes. This is quite good advice. A major problem with both MATV and CATV 
systems is leakage caused by lousy connections. 

73,

Jim K9YC




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