[Elecraft] OT: Fixing Slow Internet

[Jim Pandzik]

If you are running CAT5 data cable you should be okay. It allows 1/2 
inch of untwisted wires at connectors, jacks, etc. with no crosstalk.  
When I got my ETA CAT5/6 Installer certification, my instructor advised 
buying ready-made custom lengths of CAT6, as the 1/4 inch untwisted 
tolerance is really really hard to maintain. Also, remember to stay away 
from fluorescent tubes by at least a foot (or cross at right angles if 
you must), and avoid motors by at least 18 inches. Also... have fun. 
There's nothing more satisfying than wiring up your own network, firing 
it up, and having it WORK!

73, Jim - KE9PK


On 12/9/2016 1:37 AM, Edward R Cole wrote:
> Jim,
>
> OK that is reassuring.  I will probably run it via cat5e cable and 
> install my own RJ45 connectors so it can be custom length (and 
> probably cheaper).  My guess it will be better on crosstalk than 
> commercially made ethernet cables.
>
> Answer to those who question my adversion to wireless:  My guess you 
> do not do ham radio on the same frequency band as wi-fi runs. I do and 
> its seems crazy to intentionally broadcast RFI on my ham band.   I 
> operate up to 10-GHz.
>
> Regarding lightning strikes, we do not even hear thunder more often 
> then once every four to five years.  Earthquakes and volcano eruptions 
> are more frequent.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>
>
> From: James Pandzik <jim at pandzik.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Fixing Slow Internet
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> No problem with a 50 foot run. Theoretic limit is over 300 feet, but
> signals get wobbly at about 275 feet.
> Jim Pandzik - KE9PK
>    and CCNA, A+, Network+, etc.
>
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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