I'd check all cabling too, make sure it's all got a good shield, none of
that radio shack crap, no screw on connectors that screw on the cable, or
push on ones that just push on to the connector. Mine used to be right below
the antenna, on the other side of the wall from it just about and it didn't
do anything, now I moved it downstairs so we can get the signal all over the
house and still, I can put my HT right next to it and no problem.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: have moved a cable modem, but have noticed new problems with
interference
> is the modem now closer to your antenna/antennas?
> close in any way, above, beside, below or anything?
> are you running cables from the modem or router near to your antenna coax
> lines?
> does the modem have ferrite rings on the power input cable, and the cat 5
> that goes from the modem to the first router or computer?
> If not, then you should contact your ISP and have them give you shielded
> cabling...it has become industry standard to shield both the power leads
> and
> the patch cable from a high speed modem.
> past that, you can try shielding the modem itself by wrapping it in a
> conductive material...such as tin foil or copper foil...allowing holes of
> course for air flow.
> there should be no active RFI from the modem or router, if there is, then
> you might ask to have your modem replaced with a new one if you are
> renting,
> or replaced even if you have perchassed it...they guarantee no
> interpherence
> on wireless devices which includes amateur radio equipment...so if there
> is
> interpherence, it could be a device defect.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Kenyon" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 11:57 AM
> Subject: have moved a cable modem, but have noticed new problems with
> interference
>
>
>> Hi everyone, I have recently moved, my cable modem to the attic at home.
>> I am thrilled with the improved coverage for they Internet from my room.
>> However, I have noticed that RF interference has picked up with the
>> 2-meter band in particular. I still can operate and VHF/UHF DX, but the
>> interference on 2-meters has picked up.
>>
>
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