Re: [IRCA] Shortwave band interference

["James Niven" <jniven@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Colin, thanks for your reply, I appreciate it, your thoughts and
recommendation's, I will check them out


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From: IRCA [mailto:irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of R. Colin
Newell
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2017 6:48 PM
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Subject: Re: [IRCA] Shortwave band interference


A) common mode chokes for the antenna -
B) choke kit for the D.C. Supply for the cable modem. 

Colin Newell - CoffeeCrew.com - VA7WWV - Victoria - BC

> On Aug 14, 2017, at 4:40 PM, James Niven <jniven@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Here in the shack my AM band is very clear of any interference and I 
> have no issues picking out weak stations, but the shortwave bands are 
> covered in a kind of hash interference and only strong signals are being
heard.
> 
> Over the weekend, I turned off all the circuit breakers in the house 
> and one by one turned them on until I found the device(s) causing the
interference..
> It turns out the spectrum cable modem is the issue along with the two 
> boxes on top of the TV's for the cable connection. These devices are 
> powered by the external power pack.
> 
> 
> 
> I am wondering if anyone has had any experience in tackling such noise 
> or will the MFJ-1026 unit be affective enough to reduce or remove the 
> noise I am experiencing.
> 
> 
> 
> Unfortunately, turning on the cable modem is out of the question as 
> it's the Internet/TV and Phone services to the house, plus my wife 
> uses the internet as well.
> 
> 
> 
> Any suggestions are welcomed..
> 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 
> 
> James Niven
> 
> Austin, Texas
> 
> 
> 
> 
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