Re: Ferrite Beads on HF Radio Installation
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Originally Posted by stormalong
I hope you are using the right ferrite. Mix 43 is best for HF.
If you are getting interference on the autopilot look at the indicated direction on the display while the autopilot is on standby. If the course shown jumps around during transmit the compass wiring or the compass itself is the issue. Several turns of the wire through the ferrite is best. Get the right mix and a size that will allow many turns through the ferrite.
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Thanks very much; useful.
Compass is not the problem -- I have a satellite compass.
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