[ICOM] Wired vs Wireless Routers for RFI

[Mike]

John Geiger wrote:
> I have tried 3 different wireless routers(Linksys,
> Netgear, and Ativa) and all 3 have put birdies on the
> 20 meter band (maybe other places, but it is so bad on
> 20m I gave up and didn't check other bands).  I was
> using them in a wired fashion, and all 3 put birdies
> on the same frequencies, which makes me think that it
> is something related to the workings of the router. 
> The ethernet wires I have run around the house are
> radiating the birdies, as they disappear when I
> disconnect the wires.  However, I cannot afford to go
> wireless right now with buying all of the wireless
> equipment.
>
> Are wired routers using exactly the same circuitry
> (meaning they cause the same birdies) or have people
> found wired routers to be quieter RF wise.  I will
> probably break down and try one anyways, but thought I
> would try to get some feedback first.
>
> I am back to using my ethernet hub which is quiet with
> the ethernet wires running around the house, but the
> ISP will only give me 2 IP addresses, so the computer
> sitting next to the radio hasn't been connected to the
> internet for a couple of weeks.
>
> 73s John AA5JG
I'm using a Linksys Wireless-G with 2 computers wired with CAT5 and one 
wireless, all in the same room , with no problems.
73, Mike NF4L