Noise on HF
03-05-2009, 07:53 PM
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I use Jameco.com for small parts that are usually harder to find. Look at part #'s 218174 and 217842.
03-06-2009, 05:22 AM
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03-06-2009, 06:37 PM
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I found them by accident there a long time ago. They may not even stock them anymore. They are the type that are like a rectangle or square doughnut. They have plastic clips holding them together, and when you unclip them the farrites come apart so you can wrap your wires around them. Then you just put them back together and snap the clips. Pretty handy actually.
03-08-2009, 08:00 AM
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Yes.....I've seen that look... I found them by accident there a long time ago. They may not even stock them anymore. They are the type that are like a rectangle or square doughnut. They have plastic clips holding them together, and when you unclip them the farrites come apart so you can wrap your wires around them. Then you just put them back together and snap the clips. Pretty handy actually.
I found them by accident there a long time ago. They may not even stock them anymore. They are the type that are like a rectangle or square doughnut. They have plastic clips holding them together, and when you unclip them the farrites come apart so you can wrap your wires around them. Then you just put them back together and snap the clips. Pretty handy actually.
03-08-2009, 12:24 PM
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03-08-2009, 05:19 PM
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No new info. However I did write Jeep a letter and asked for technical assistance on solving the noise issues. I did this a few years back with a GMC truck and GM sent me a manual they used to install Communications radios for Federal Park agents, and one of the Engineers contacted me. They were very helpful. We tracked the noise down to the computer. I put a flat ferrite on the ribbon cable and fixed it.
We will see what Jeep comes up with.
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We will see what Jeep comes up with.
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So I have been looking for a improved set of plug wires. May have to make a set.
I wanted to remind everyone that not all ferrites are created equal.
Amidon Ferrites Mix 31 work for HF. They make snap on beads that are easy to install. You can also get them from DX engineering.
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03-08-2009, 05:43 PM
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Well I heard back frpm Jeep. Very nice guy named John called me. I could tell he had read my letter and done some research. But not much help. He suggested I go to a radio shop that installs radios for police, etc.
So I have been looking for a improved set of plug wires. May have to make a set.
I wanted to remind everyone that not all ferrites are created equal.
Amidon Ferrites Mix 31 work for HF. They make snap on beads that are easy to install. You can also get them from DX engineering.
N4XGI
So I have been looking for a improved set of plug wires. May have to make a set.
I wanted to remind everyone that not all ferrites are created equal.
Amidon Ferrites Mix 31 work for HF. They make snap on beads that are easy to install. You can also get them from DX engineering.
N4XGI
Yes, very true about the ferrites and thanks for bringing that up...I'd forgotten about that too
03-10-2009, 06:32 PM
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Any luck yet Pete?
03-11-2009, 03:39 AM
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The deal on the 7k fell thru, but I am high bidder on a 756Pro for the house...I'm going to give Tarheel a call when I get home later today and see what they say about Jeep noise..Looks like a Tarheel will be my antenna of choice for the JK..
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