[Icom] Mobile Noise Supression Help Needed

Tue, 20 Aug 2002 16:05:17 -0400

Magnecor has an extensive explanation of their technology at their website.
Good reading.
K8AC
Floyd Sense in Angier, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: "R Goodspeed (W7DGX)" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Icom] Mobile Noise Supression Help Needed


> I have watched this thread with interest. My mobile operation have always
been
> plagued by some ignition noise. However the fix has been resistor plugs,
> sometimes even additional resistors attached to the plugs, and resistance
wiring.
>
> I thought the additional impedance reduced the spark, or at least reduced
the
> steepness of the front and end of the spark. I will admit this sometimes
reduced
> the performance of engines. If too many devices were used, the performance
> reduction was very noticeable.
>
> Now my question is all the "HOT" wiring seems to be moving in the wrong
> directions from my old notions. I wish some one could explain to me how
the "HOT"
> wiring by Jacobs Electronics,  MSD, Moroso, and possibly others reduces
ignition
> noise.
>
> Thanks for reading this.
>
>           Rolly  W7DGX
>
> [email protected] wrote:
>
> > Doug, In addition to being an old ham, I am also a street rodder and
drag
> > racer. Back in 'the day' everybody ran solid core wires 'cause they put
more
> > spark to the plugs. Of course, they are also an electromagnetic
nightmare,
> > but back then we didn't even use a radio in the car. Who cared?
> > Today, with all the on-board electronics (and communication gear) spark
plug
> > wires have developed into their own science. You might not be able to
find
> > OEM wire sets (yet). But please (!!) do yourself a favor and don't buy
ANY at
> > the local 'auto parts store'. You will regret it.
> > To this end, go to websites of the top wire manufacturers. They probably
DO
> > have sets for your vehicle! While you might pay $ for them, they will
make
> > even the best OEM wires look like garbage. And I'll GUARANTEE you that
> > although they are more $ than a 'generic' brand from Auto Zone, they
will
> > still be LOTS cheaper than a new set from Toyota!!!
> >
> > I would check "MSD" and especially "Moroso".
> >
> > Several companies here in the USA sell these products. Summit Racing and
my
> > favorite, Jeg's in Columbus, Ohio. The people you talk to at these
places,
> > will be so helpful, you'll wish you had one in your neighborhood.
> >
> > Let me know if you need any help!!!
> >
> > ron
> >
> > N4UE
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