[RFI] Computer birdies

Jim Brown jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
Tue Jun 26 12:34:27 PDT 2012


On 6/26/2012 11:53 AM, Phil wrote:
> Would using shielded CAT6 cables reduce the Ethernet RFI?  With or without winding around a toroid?

It will depend on how (and if) the cable shield is terminated at the 
noise source end(s). If the shield termination is proper, it could help 
a lot. If the shield connection is improper, it could even make things 
worse.  I've seen reports of shielded CAT5/6/7 being quite effective.

73, Jim K9YC


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