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Re: [TenTec] Oll & RF @mic input.

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Oll & RF @mic input.
From: Stuart Rohre <rohre@arlut.utexas.edu>
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Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:11:36 -0600
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A search of the internet with key words "pin 1 Audio connector problem" should bring up discussions of the pin 1 grounding for XLR audio connectors. Perhaps the TT fix was for a floating mic shield wire and this type of grounding problem. And maybe Ten Tec's connector also used pin 1 for shield?

Sometimes if you have hot coax or other transmission line in the shack (hot with RF) you can alter the RF in the shack condition by adding or subtracting a length of line. Another issue is, are all rig and accessory chassis well grounded for RF (short flat and wide strap), to the outside earth ground and everything on the same ground bus).

Other known RF fixes include blocking introduction of RF into a rig via the mic cable by placing a ferrite choke on the cable just before it enters the rig enclosure. Or beads on connector wires.

It is likely the specific VI model audio RF issue was discussed in detail in the reflector of past years and a search of the postings by keywords should help find it.

Hint for keeping up with rig notes: Upon receiving mods or updates, place original manual in a folder with any revision papers, or staple those papers to the appropriate pages of the manual, for later use.

Ideal, is reserving one of those two drawer file cabinets for tabbed folders for each piece of ham equipment. That eases the task of finding notes when time to repair or sell.

-Stuart Rohre
K5KVH

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