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John Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 6 Jun 2008 07:42:41 -0400
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I'd check the cabling as I said between any accessories and the TV, make 
sure there are no bad connectors that you can get at. if it uses the push on 
F connectors, you'll have to replace them.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 11:49 PM
Subject: Re: correctly using Radio Shack RF chokes


> The TV. is dish.
>
> Mark
> -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon
> Overcast, Light Rain 53.1°F(11.7°C) Wind:Calm
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 5:28 PM
> Subject: Re: correctly using Radio Shack RF chokes
>
>
>> is that TV cable or antenna?
>> ----- 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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