[TRLog] Paddles

k6xx@mail.jps.net k6xx@mail.jps.net
Wed, 24 Feb 1999 16:19 -0800


I solved a similar RFI problem with 1000pF capacitors from each of the paddle leads to ground, mounted inside the connector cover.


73 de Bob, K6XX

----Original Message-----
   >From:    	"Ragnar Otterstad" <otterstad@inet.uni2.dk>
   >To:        	"James P. Cassidy" <107770.3462@compuserve.com>;"TRLOG Reflector" <trlog@contesting.com>
   >Subject:    	Re: [TRLog] Paddles
   >Date:    	Wednesday, February 24, 1999 1:08 AM
   >
   >
   >>Last weekend we had an unusual RF problem with one computer/key interface,
   >>it would randomly key with RF from the 15m transmitter.We it cured by
   >>unplugging the paddle, which meant I was forced to use the keyboard  for
   >>anything I didn't have in the computer.  I gained a little skill at sending
   >>the minimal info on the keyboard but several times had a tough time getting
   >>back from the keyboard CW to the keyboard to enter other info.
   >
   >
   >I have had a similar situation on 40 meters when beaming at the house. Cured
   >it with ferrite on the cable, closeest possible to the trcvr.
   >
   >73   Rag  OZ8RO
   >
   >
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