[DogParkList] 817 and computer noise

[Don Agro]

Hi Bob,

On Saturday, December 7, 2002, at 08:19  PM, Ross, Robert J wrote:

> I'm sitting in a car on the beach in Port Aransas, TX  - my PowerBook 
> G4,
> FT-817 and a Buddipole . Using a Keyspan USA-19 USB adapter  with the 
> Yaesu
> cable.
>
> As near as I can tell all the functions work fine with the 817.
>
> I have noticed  the noise level of the computer  getting into the 
> radio.
> About an S7 or S8 - But if I hold the computer in my lap or grab it,  
> ( or
> pull the USB out) all the noise goes away.   Anyone seen this???
>
> I did not have anything to ground the radio or computer with - If I 
> get a
> chance I will
>
> Bob Ross
> N2OML
> FT-817 & Buddipole

I just picked up an FT-817 today (still waiting for the CAT cable) so 
I'll let you know in a few days if I see the same thing.


73 Don Agro VE3VRW

D o g   P a r k   S o f t w a r e   L t d .

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