[RFI] Local RFI...

[Pat]

Ken:

You may want to try a wireless mouse and/or keyboard.  Fewer wires 
connected to the computer may also help the monitor problem.

I've used a Logitech Anywhere MX mouse for years now.

Pat

wa4tuk


On 9/5/2016 3:33 PM, Kenneth G. Gordon wrote:
> Well, I am requesting advice from the group: I recently reinstalled my 57 foot vertical here
> (1/2 of a W3DZZ dipole set on end, with radials), after finally completing the addition to our
> home which required the antenna's removal.
>
> Since I have put the antenna back in operation, I am finding some "interesting" RFI issues.
>
> For one, the arc-fault interrupter (I hate those things!!!) in our new bedroom keeps tripping
> whenever I am on 40 meters, and my wife's computer loses contact with its keyboard, and
> sometimes the mouse, when I am on 20 meters. In addition, my wife's computer monitor
> shows interference.
>
> Yet my own computer which is in the same office, doesn't appear to be being bothered.
>
> In fact, the stupid AFI tripped when I was operating on 40 meters even with my temporary
> low dipole.
>
> So, advice? Suggestions? Stab in the eye with a sharp stick? Go away, Kid, you bother me?
>
> Ken W7EKB
>
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