Date sent: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 20:08:00 -0600
To: WriteLog@contesting.com
From: W0UN--John Brosnahan <shr@medinaec.com>
Subject: [WriteLog] WriteLog ethernet
> The last time I networked any computers in the ham shack
> I was using 10 Mbps and RG-58 coax. As a precaution I
> added large toroid cores on each end of the coax cables
> and ran a few turns of cable through each. Never observed
> any problems with this system.
>
> Now that things have moved up to 100 Mbps (and 1000)
> and are using twisted pair--I just wonder if things will be
> as trouble free or if I may have some issues with either
> radiated interference raising my receiver noise floor--or
> transmitter RF getting into the computers?
>
> I am networking a couple of computers for real time backup
> of WriteLog. I just hope my life isn't going to get any more
> complex. Is there nything I should do as a precaution such
> as shielded pair and ferrites--or am I being paranoid?
>
> Thanks--John W0UN
>
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John,
I have used WL numerous times networked w/ CAT5's running 100 meg and
never had a problem with RF. And that is even using a cheap Netgear hub
along with it.
73,
Al Zelna, N3KAE
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