[Elecraft] Rf in the shack distorting audio

R. Torsten Clay rtc29 at msstate.edu
Mon Jan 22 13:04:03 EST 2007


> 	So, the question is, what can be done to fix the distorted audio
> when there a high level of RF in the shack (besides getting a better
> ground system - I plan to put in one or two more ground rods, but I
> won't be able to do that until after the ground defrosts in the spring).
> The mic I'm using is a RadioShack Electret replacement element in an old
> mobile mic case - the case is plastic and not shielded, but the cable is
> shielded, and I have grounded the mike jack in my K2.
>
> 	All suggestions about how I can eliminate the distortion will be
> greatly welcomed,  as well as suggestions about how I can reduce the
> high level of RF in the shack besides adding more ground rods.
>

I had similar problems, and they were cured by adding an RF choke to the 
SSB module:

http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/2004-07/msg00453.html

Tor
N4OGW



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