PURPOSE
These kits are designed to choke common mode currents going into or exiting from your Tuner Genius cables. Filters are supplied for the RF Input (s) RF Outputs, DC power and LAN input. The DC power line choke helps keep common mode current out of the power line which could cause interference to other devices connected to the same power line if not suppressed. The LAN cable choke keeps any RFI off the LAN cable input.
USE
RFI-AT-FLEX-TG Standard kit for tuners with SO2R option and RFI-AT-FLEX-TG3 for tuners with 3 antenna outputs option (1X3).
Note if you use other cables into the tuner such as PTT or otherwise, use FSB31-1/2 snap on ferrites for these lines and wind 2 or more turns thru center if possible. These ferrites sold separately.
KIT INCLUDES
|
Filter Type |
Usage |
SO2R Kit |
3 Antenna Kit |
|
Snap On (1/2” ID) |
DC Power |
1 |
1 |
|
Snap On (1/2” ID) |
Ethernet/LAN input |
1 |
1 |
| FSB31-1 |
RF Output |
2 |
3 |
| FSB31-1 |
RF Input |
2 |
1 |
|
Total Filters |
6 |
6 |
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
SO2R Kit - Part# RFI-AT-FLEX-TG (2 Inputs, 2 Outputs)
RF Output:Snap On Filter (1” ID) – 3 turns (1/2" cable) or 6 turns (1/4" cable) of coax cable through center for each output - Use 1 for channel A and one for channel B Output
RF Input Snap On (1" ID) - 3 turns (1/2" cable) or 6 turns (1/4" cable) of coax cable through center for each input - Use one for channel A and one for channel B Input
Ethernet Cable:Snap On Filter (1/2” ID) – multiple turns through center
DC Power:Snap On Filter (1/2” ID) – 2 or more turns of DC (+ and -) power cord through center
3 Antenna Kit - Part# RFI-AT-FLEX-TG3 (3 Antennas, 1 input)
RF Output:Snap On Filter (1” ID) – 3 turns (1/2" cable) or 6 turns (1/4" cable) of coax cable through center for each output
RF Input Snap On (1" ID) - 3 turns (1/2" cable) or 6 turns (1/4" cable) of coax cable through center for TX input
Ethernet Cable:Snap On Filter (1/2” ID) – multiple turns through center
DC Power:Snap On Filter (1/2” ID) – 2 or more turns of DC (+ and -) power cord through center
Also make sure you connect a good RF ground to the tuner ground post.
Testimonial
Hi Bob,
Radio: Flex-6700 running barefoot -10 to 100 Watts max.
Antenna: MFJ-1216 – 160/80 meter OCFD wire antenna with matching network.
Elevation: Over 60 feet AGL – fully extended.
Installed: Mid November 2013
I operate mainly on the digital modes running less than 50 Watts. All of the sudden after a few days operating with this antenna, I start to have RFI and my radio was acting up; such as changing bands, SWR changing values, radio failures and turning off. However, when I used my Hy-Gain 18 HT vertical on the same band none of the abnormality occurred.
I contacted MFJ and confirm that what I was noticing was a failure of their “matching network” AKA balun. They offered no solutions. Then I contacted Palomar Engineers and bought the 1:1 new toroid RF beads. I called Palomar Engineers and I happened to talked to you directly; regarding the on going issue with the MFJ antenna. I found out that the 1:1 balun was not what I needed (I was miss-informed by MFJ that it was 1:1 matching network.)
You offered to make the required balun 4:1 and the rest is history.
Here are my findings:
- No more RFI displayed on the monitors.
- Radio not acting up or turning off.
- The SWR at 160/80 meter is 1.2:1
- No antenna tuner required. (radio goes to Bypass automatically.)
- Worst SWR is on 10 meter with a 2:1 but still usable, with antenna tuner 1.5.
- One happy OCFD user!
Thanks to Palomar Engineers design and engineering for solving this issue.
73, Ernest – W4EG