> From: Benjamin@kb9lfz.com
> To: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org; Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com; radiomodifications@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:58:39 -0400
> Subject: [App_rpt-users] EMI/RFI issue
>
> Greetings All,
>
> While thinking of a way I can turn my node into a portable allstar node,
> it has been discovered the computer I'm using, generates RFI/EMI over
> the DC power connection.
>
> The setup is as follows presently, which has zero *known* EMI/RFI
> issues. The radio is powered with an older linear 3A regulated power
> supply, which a parallel connection to a 12V 18Ah battery. All leads are
> kept short, under two feet. The radio is kept on 5W.
>
> The computer has a 12Vdc connection, and it's presently using an ac/dc
> SMPS, one that can be bought on eBay for about $10.
>
> Both of these are plugged into the same outlet strip, and as stated,
> zero discovered EMI/RFI issues.
>
> The radio audio connections to the computer have the center conductors
> isolated with a 10nF cap.
>
> Just as soon as I decide to power the computer from the battery, the
> radio has noise across every tunable frequency. Even if I disconnect the
> radio completely from the node, there is noise on the radio. From what
> is apparent to me, the noise is coming from the computers internal power
> supply section, riding the power wires back to the battery, and then to
> the radio.
>
> I see there are plenty of EMI/RFI filters I can purchase. However, I'd
> like to maintain the Amateur Radio Spirit of creation for this case, so
> I'd like some pointers on what I should test for, and construct some
> EMI/RFI filters.
>
> I have seen there are common mode and differential mode chokes filters,
> and some filters have both kinds of chokes. I'm not really sure the
> difference, besides the way the components are installed in the circuit.
>
> If you find it better to talk in person, contact me via allstar or look
> for my phone number on the internet.
>
> ~Benjamin, KB9LFZ
> Allstar node 28569
>
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