[Elecraft] KX3 ground loop isolator

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 7:09 AM, Mike <kw1nd at comcast.net> wrote:
> Trying this message again, as it was wiped clean for having an active html
> link.  Sorry for the repeats.
>
> Recent discussions here have discussed ground loop isolators on the I/Q
> lines from the KX3.    I figured I'd try the cheap route first, and am glad
> I did. The PAC ground loop isolator ( http://tinyurl.com/by839vk ) is less
> than $12 or so right now from Amazon, and made a 20 dB visible difference in
> my quick testing with a Creative Sound Blaster SB1095, running Quisk in
> Linux Mint 14.

20dB difference in what? Noise Floor? SNR? ...?

73,

    ~iain / N6ML