[NSRCA-discussion] Radio Compartment Wiring

[Keith Hoard]

I don't think Monk would approve of twisted servo wires.  Well, maybe
if they were all twisted in the same direction and had an even number
of "twists per inch". . .


On 5/22/07, Jerry Stebbins <JAStebbins at worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> Usually not a problem as long as while you are being "neat" you make sure
> you put several twists in each of your servo leads-random direction-to
> minimize the RFI from the adjacent power leads.
> Jerry
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bear, Russell" <Russell.Bear at valero.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 12:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Radio Compartment Wiring
>
>
> > "Excess Neatness", I like that.  No problems with a sensitive system,
> > just wanted to know if it would cause any problems.  Thanks guys....
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> > [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Fred
> > Huber
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 11:24 AM
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> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Radio Compartment Wiring
> >
> > Excess neatness can in rare occasions create an RF issue if the bundled
> > wires are near the antenna.  The randomness of a "rats nest" of wires
> > just
> > stuffed doesn't have as high a probability of the ame issue.
> >
> > But if your system is sensitive to the way the servo wires are wrapped
> > up,
> > there's probably something else going on that needs attention.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Martin X. Moleski, SJ" <moleski at canisius.edu>
> > To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:56 AM
> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Radio Compartment Wiring
> >
> >
> >> Bear, Russell wrote:
> >>
> >>> I think I know the answer, just wanted to get some other opinions.
> > Can
> >>> the servo / battery leads be bundled together inside the radio
> >>> compartment to tidy things up a bit?  As long as the antenna wire is
> >>> away from any power source is the main concern correct?
> >>
> >> I've seen some very neatly bundled wiring in various
> >> planes--most recently looking at a TOC style plane
> >> at Toledo.
> >>
> >> The only concern I'd have is making sure that the
> >> system you use doesn't place or allow strain on the
> >> wires.  It seems to me that tying the wires too
> >> tightly might cause something to wear or disconnect.
> >>
> >> Of course, leaving long wires flopping around could
> >> have the same effect on a system, I imagine.
> >>
> >> "Let your conscience be your guide."  :o)
> >>
> >> Marty
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Keith Hoard
Collierville, TN
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