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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=312322916-16032009>I plan to run my
hpsdr with an amplifier at full legal limit. I also want to be sure to
maximize receiver performance. Therefore, I've been concerned that there
may be the need to have the boardset well-protected, from an RF
point-of-view, from the external environment. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=312322916-16032009>First of all, does
anyone have practical experience with the importance of grounding and shielding
(or not) for hpsdr?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=312322916-16032009>To prevent RF
currents on cable shields from flowing through the circuit boards, I
think the best method is to bond the shield of each external
connector to the box where it exits. Therefore, I was thinking of mounting
Atlas in a different location or position in Pandora, bringing only the cables
that require external connection (e.g., antenna, microphone) to the outside
of the box, and using connectors bonded to the box for these external
connections.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=312322916-16032009>I don't know if I
can do this with Pandora or not. Any thoughts on this would be
appreciated.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=312322916-16032009>Even if I can't
practically do this with Pandora, I have to say that it has a lot of great
features and I'll get one as a "starter" box.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=312322916-16032009>Warren,
NR0V</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>