Almost any low-pass filter will offer at least 30-60 dB of stop-band
attenuation. In most cases, IF the intereference is caused by transmitter
unwanted emissions, this will be quite enough to make the problem go away.
The main purpose of a low-pass xmit filter (or bandpass for VHF
transmitters) is so that when you DO have an interference problem, you can
point to it with pride. :-) Most cases of consumer interference are caused
by fundamental overload, not transmitter harmonics.
73 from ARRL HQ,
Ed Hare, W1RFI
ARRL Lab Supervisor
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>>Date: Sun, 18 Jan 1998 14:11:21 -0800
>>From: John Kjos <KB9RPM@centuryinter.net>
>>Subject: [RFI] Filters
>
>>Any suggestions for Low pas filters for HF.I am setting up a shack and
>>want to have them installed at the start.Thanks John KB9RPM
>
>Good idea on installing low pass filters right away. I looked at
>several models and they all have about the same specs. I ended up with
>a couple of Drakes and they seem to work fine. I've had much more
>success, however, working on the other end, that is, adding high pass
>filters and chokes to the TV, stereo, etc. (Still, it's P.C. to do what
>you can at the xmtr end.)
>
>One thing to keep in mind with low pass filters is to keep the jumper
>between the transmitter and filter as short as possible -- you don't
>want the jumper to be any kind of antenna for harmonics. I use a double
>male PL-259 and a right angle adapter to plug it right into the back of
>the rig. Rig a physical support for the filter so as not to torque the
>connections and you're all set. GL and 73,
>Robert K5PI
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