[TenTec] Eagle problem?

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Yes, and a common mode choke at the output of the radio and a separate 
ground between the radio and the PS migh cure the problem.  I am on the 2nd 
floor of a wood frame house with antennas overhead.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stuart Rohre" <rohre at arlut.utexas.edu>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle problem?


> These types of problems usually indicate that there is RF leaking back to 
> any any transceiver he might try, because his antenna is too close to the 
> shack, especially if shack is on second floor.  One thing he could try is 
> putting quarter wave counterpoises (hook up wires) on the ground terminal 
> and leading them out the window to drop down the side of the house.  A 
> second story ground wire to earth is useless as an RF ground, so he must 
> be made to understand the earthing wire is but for lightning safety from a 
> hit.
>
> Ferrite chokes on coax, a good external tuner, etc. are things that can be 
> tried.  Do not overlook bad coax, (Radio Shack?), with leaky shields.
>
> I hope you can help the ham resolve the problem.  BTW, does he have large 
> enough gauge wire between the power supply and radio, and twisted pair no. 
> 12 as a minimum?
>
> Stuart Rohre
> K5KVH
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