[TowerTalk] metal-on-metal interference

[K1TTT]

No, metal on metal rubbing by itself doesn't cause interference.  But if
there is a voltage difference between the parts that are rubbing THAT can
cause interference.  


David Robbins K1TTT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Fox - N6MEF [mailto:n6mef at mefox.org]
> Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 22:03
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] metal-on-metal interference
> 
> I've heard that metal-on-metal rubbing contact causes RFI.  But doing some
> Google searches, I can't find a source of information.
> 
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> 
> Can someone tell me:
> 
> 1)  Is this true?
> 
> 2)  If so, is there a source for information?
> 
> 3)  Specifically, is there a general frequency range for the interference?
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> 
> 
> Thanks much,
> 
> Michael
> 
> N6MEF
> 
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