[RFI] Compuer lockup

[dalej]

I've had pretty good success using #31 mix snap-on's, placing them on the keyboard and mouse cables.  I bought mine at Mouser.  I think they were around $3.50 each and I bought a bunch as they are very handy to have around.

#43 might work too.  

73
Dale, k9vuj


On 19, Feb 2012, at 9:40, Ken Eigsti wrote:

> Hi
> I know it would be as crap shoot to diagnose rfi in computers, but maybe I
> could increase the odds of a fix by seeking some help on this reflector.
> 
> I run Writelog networked with Ethernet cables through a router. I am on a
> 2nd story and have a good copper ground buss typing all equipment together,
> even rotor control boxes, and the ground to an outside ground rod. (Soil in
> Colorado has poor quality i.e. rocks and crushed granite)
> 
> Problem:
> I run a modest M/S station with a Dell desktop and Dell D610 laptop, both
> with XP. When the power seems to exceed 400 to 500 watts, there is a
> tendency for the laptop and occasionally the desktop to "lockup" where you
> have to manually turn off the transmitter.(Eventually reset/reboot the
> computer) I am dealing with antennas relatively close to the shack which I
> cannot do anything about, and have been placing toroids on cables, however
> the question is, where would toroids be most effective? Are any particular
> inputs/outputs/cables (to or from computers) more susceptible? Has anyone
> had experience with rf locking up a computer and the fix????
> 
> Any help is appreciated.
> Thanks
> Ken W0LSD
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