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I missed the exact frame of the live broadcast when N. Armstrong stepped on the moon in 1969, due to a CBer's untimely TX. Since those early days, I resolved not to allow my station to become a nuisance. I'd like to know of all the practices that may lead to RFI and splatter, what brand/model equipment is more prone to cause RFI, and perhaps compile a list of tricks, practices and methods that you may have used (or recommend).

Grounding the tower or mast as well as grounding the radio and peripherals have been my first line of defense. I know that the 'grounding' issue may fill pages as a topic. I've used the 'ugly' balum (choke) with good results on my dipoles and an old Penetrator 500. Ferrite beads work but not always provide the desired effect. Good coax and solid solder of connectors have helped. Do you suggest to steer clear of certain radios, microphones, linear amps or antennas (I'd like to know if export radios are prone to RFI after conversion). I'd also like to know if there are any specific component-level mods that promote these nuisances. Any suggestions regarding how to avoid RFI, splatter or bleed-over are welcomed.

<blockquote data-quote="Wire Dawg" data-source="post: 382887" data-attributes="member: 26626">I missed the exact frame of the live broadcast when N. Armstrong stepped on the moon in 1969, due to a CBer&#039;s untimely TX. Since those early days, I resolved not to allow my station to become a nuisance. I&#039;d like to know of all the practices that may lead to RFI and splatter, what brand/model equipment is more prone to cause RFI, and perhaps compile a list of tricks, practices and methods that you may have used (or recommend). Grounding the tower or mast as well as grounding the radio and peripherals have been my first line of defense. I know that the &#039;grounding&#039; issue may fill pages as a topic. I&#039;ve used the &#039;ugly&#039; balum (choke) with good results on my dipoles and an old Penetrator 500. Ferrite beads work but not always provide the desired effect. Good coax and solid solder of connectors have helped. Do you suggest to steer clear of certain radios, microphones, linear amps or antennas (I&#039;d like to know if export radios are prone to RFI after conversion). I&#039;d also like to know if there are any specific component-level mods that promote these nuisances. Any suggestions regarding how to avoid RFI, splatter or bleed-over are welcomed.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Wire Dawg, post: 382887, member: 26626"] I missed the exact frame of the live broadcast when N. Armstrong stepped on the moon in 1969, due to a CBer's untimely TX. Since those early days, I resolved not to allow my station to become a nuisance. I'd like to know of all the practices that may lead to RFI and splatter, what brand/model equipment is more prone to cause RFI, and perhaps compile a list of tricks, practices and methods that you may have used (or recommend). Grounding the tower or mast as well as grounding the radio and peripherals have been my first line of defense. I know that the 'grounding' issue may fill pages as a topic. I've used the 'ugly' balum (choke) with good results on my dipoles and an old Penetrator 500. Ferrite beads work but not always provide the desired effect. Good coax and solid solder of connectors have helped. Do you suggest to steer clear of certain radios, microphones, linear amps or antennas (I'd like to know if export radios are prone to RFI after conversion). I'd also like to know if there are any specific component-level mods that promote these nuisances. Any suggestions regarding how to avoid RFI, splatter or bleed-over are welcomed. [/QUOTE]

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