Also, if that TV has a VCR hooked up to it, and uses those cheap junk
garbage push on connectors on the cable between the VCR and TV, get cables
with screw on connectors. I found those junk push on connectors to cause
that problem a lot. That fixed it downstairs here as a matter of fact real
fast when I moved in.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 7:16 PM
Subject: Re: correctly using Radio Shack RF chokes
> Hi Steve:
> The Kenwood power supply I have has a half inch cable with I believe
> six conductors in it going to the radio. So, those chokes I ordered should
> fit great. I am interested in finding some RF suppressors for the TV, DVD
> and Stereo though. The thing is that they belong to other family members.
> So, no soldering or any thing like that. Smile. Any ideas on where to go
> on
> entertainment centers? I come in on the TV screen.
>
> God bless,
> Mark
> -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon
> Mostly Cloudy, Light Rain
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 2:52 PM
> Subject: Re: correctly using Radio Shack RF chokes
>
>
>> Hi Mark,
>>
>> I guess it depends on what the problem is, and seeing what works to
>> fix
>> it. Try one at each end, and if the problem is solved, remove one and
>> see
>> what happens. If the problem returns, put that one back and remove
>> the
>> other. There is no one perfect answer for RFI and every setup and
>> situation is different. Sometimes you need to solve the problem at
>> whatever
>> is being interfered with, such as putting a choke on the leads to your
>> pc's
>> speakers.
>>
>> If using one of the clamshell type I mentioned to Tom, it should be a
>> snug
>> fit. The correct size that clamps snugly on the wire is better than a
>> larger one just sliding loose on the wire.
>>
>> BTW, that ALL Electronics site is also a good source for stuff like
>> audio
>> cables, adapters, etc. Every time I place an order, I wind up spending
>> 50
>> bucks.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mark" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 5:10 PM
>> Subject: Re: correctly using Radio Shack RF chokes
>>
>>
>>> Hi Steve,
>>> I went to the link you gave and bought a pair of half inch chokes. I
>>> thought I would snap them on the cable between my power supply and the
>>> radio. Should I put them next to the radio, the power supply, or one on
>>> each
>>> end of the wire?
>>>
>>> God bless,
>>> Mark
>>> -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon
>>> Clear, 64.0
>
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