>Please let me know.
Hi Herb
Thanks for the dozens of Q's on top.
I solved this exact problem by blowing up the DSL modem on 160 and
ACS came out with a new one they said was more RFI proof and it was.
Westell is on the factory logo.
Other changes were the telco wire going inside the walls length was changed
from about 60 feet to 10 feet when I moved the DSL modem to a new position
in the basement. I used shielded wire from the phone jack to the service telco
box but only because I had 10 feet of that style cable.
Any one of which or all of them fixed the problem. My money is on the new
DSL modem box which they said was more RFI proof.
Almost all of my RFI problems this past 50 years was solved when I bought new
equipment or a new device. Or moved.
73 Rich KL7RA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Herb Schoenbohm" <herbs@vitelcom.net>
To: "TopBand List" <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 4:57 PM
Subject: Topband: DSL knocks out when on TopBand
> Fortunately I have a Wi-Max service that is immune from RFI but I
> frequently use a DSL service for remote control with guest ops during
> contests. The DSL is more reliable in so much is I get 1.5 Mbps up and
> down all the time and every time. (The Wi-Max at times gives me CW
> hick-ups and although it works with Icom's RS-BA1 remote this does not
> compare with reliability and flawless remote paddle CW using Remote Rig
> and a Kenwood TS-2000. Remote ops prefer being able to have a real rig
> head in front of them and use a local paddle as well.)
>
> My problem is that when I try to operate on 160 the DSL crashes. I have
> tried many Type 31 3 inch ferrite rings with 20 turns on both the phone
> line and the Cat 5 cable from the Zhone modem but even at 200 watts the
> DSL looses sync. I even have disconnected all phones and faxes but to
> no avail. I'm sure this problem has been around this site for some time
> but I would like any information on what i should try. My telephone
> line enters the shack about 70 feet from a cage fed 85 foot tower and
> the nearby 80 meter 1/4 wave vertical does not cause problems, only the
> 160 meter antenna, and with relatively low power.
> I don't hear any audible IX on the telephone while transmitting which
> leads me to believe my problem is not a simple one to solve. Any
> suggestions on what to try like using CAt 5 cable to the pole instead
> of normal drop wire, RF Chokes, K-Y or K-Com filters, what works best
> with a DSL with 160 meter IX problems. Please let me know.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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