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1  eHam Forums / Computers And Software / RE: What routers are Ham's using that are RFI FREE on: November 24, 2012, 08:35:23 PM
Just to update everyone on my steps I have taken here...

1) Replaced all cabling with STP (Shielded Twisted Pair).  Although I suspect now since I dont have a Gbit router that I dont have the metal tabs on the sides of the jacks to make contact with the shielded plugs that I will have to change that next, cause the shields are pretty useless without the connection to ground on the units.  Smiley

2)  Removed all unnecessary items from the system.  (I dont use the ondemand features of my Satellite system so I unhooked the internet injector system. etc.)

3)  I added ferrite snap on beads to the antenna feedline on the roof and at the back of the radio. 2x each end

I did notice after those things were done that I had a small shift.  I use VHF here in my room and the noise was on 147.150mhz, 147.215, 147.340 etc but before those things were done it was on 147.155, 147.220, 147.345 etc.

The next project is in the next day or two I will be moving my router, cable modem, magicJack phone out to the garage and I will piping in via STP a hardwired connection to the computer in the other room.  Most of the computers use wireless so hopefully that will work and cure the problem.
2  eHam Forums / Computers And Software / RE: What routers are Ham's using that are RFI FREE on: November 17, 2012, 12:23:54 AM
Just as a short note here I did end up trying to replace my router with no luck.  Once replaced I got the exact same RFI on the exact same frequencies that I did before.  That to me is odd really would have thought it would have been a similar noise maybe but resonating on different frequencies.
3  eHam Forums / Computers And Software / What routers are Ham's using that are RFI FREE on: November 16, 2012, 10:06:51 PM
Hello everyone!  I have been bitten by the router RFI bug.  It is wrecking my world of VHF as we speak!!!  I have tried to shield the router and that didn't work at all.  I pulled that thing apart and mounted it in a metal enclosure.  I then powered the thing from a sealed lead acid battery that I precharged.  So with those things out maybe someone out here can lend me their recent experiences to helping me out with my RFI.  Yes I have searched the forums and found some but I am looking for some that have wireless G at minimum hopefully N only time will tell.  Some of the early routers that were in metal frames were very well shielded but were not up to today's standards of communications.
4  eHam Forums / Company Reviews / RE: Kenwood and their DFK-3D kit on: August 17, 2012, 12:48:00 PM
I will never again buy a Kenwood rig, I was totally flabbergasted when I opened the box to the separation kit and found no mic cable.  Then to find they want $70 for the separation cables that are needed to extend the microphone gimme a break!!  I am going to return the radio and the separation kit immediately and buy a Yaesu FT-8800
5  eHam Forums / Misc / RE: FCC Rules on: January 25, 2012, 04:06:03 PM
The only problem with 2 is that it is a 38 mile drive to the gas station where you can make a call using a payphone and about 50 miles to cell range.  Thank you so much for the reply!!!
6  eHam Forums / Misc / RE: Harbor Freight 800 watt generator on: January 25, 2012, 03:39:02 PM
I went to Harbor Freight Tools and was unable to find one for anywhere near that price.  I found an 800w for $129.00 ouch, maybe better luck next time...

Chad
7  eHam Forums / Misc / FCC Rules on: January 25, 2012, 02:43:39 PM
Scenario 1:
I have some questions about what may be considered "pecuniary interest" for a ham operator.  Our local county fair usually allows free entry for ham operators who participate in booths for missing or lost children.  This to me seem like a pecuniary interest?  If however we were required to exit the park after such a shift is over then pay normal rates to enjoy the festivities then I would believe that it would be allowed.  Does anyone have any thoughts on this type of communication?

Scenario 2:
Every year a large group of people who have problems with chemical dependency who are seeking to better their life participate in a huge camping trip over 40 miles from any cellular reception.  Some of these people have to call in every day to see if they have to drug test to continue to prove their clean time and sobriety requirements.  Would it be a violation for a ham in town to call and see which numbers test that day and then tell a licensed operator at camp what those group numbers are?  No money is to be made either!  I would think this would be allowed only if neither of the ham operators were employees of the state or test lab.  None of the testing folks have to fork out money etc.  Does anyone have any thoughts on this one?
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