FT8 RF Issues

After my experiment with Linux ended, mainly due to lack of apprpiate software, I managed, quite easily to get the machine back on Windows 11. After reinstalling all the software I noticed an issue with FT8. That was RF getting in somewhere and stopping WSJT transmitting. This also seem to be an issue with the FT710. After some seaching I obtained some screened leads for the USB connection to both radios. These are the ones Tripp Lite USB 2.0 Hi-Speed A/B Device Cable Ferrite Chokes (M/M), 1.83 m (U023-006) These seemed to work but still found situations where it failed. I think this must have been cable location and the position of my feet under the desk!!! Anyway I found some extra large ferrites which I added to the leads and I am currently running 50w of FT8 on 60m with no issues, yet. Innfeeltech 5 Pcs Ferrite Ring Core Black Clip-on Ferrite Core EMI Noise Suppressor Cable clip with 13mm inner diameter for USB Cords, Square Type Enhanced Hopefully this is the final fix but time will tell.

Encouragement

A recent contact has made me think how many people have encouraged me over the years. Particularly in Amateur Radio, which led to a very successful career. It might have just been a note on the back of a QSL card or watching them operate. I am proof that even the smallest push in the right direction can have a massive impact. So, if you can, encourage someone, impart your wisdom to someone else, you never know what impact it could make.

Malta

 Went to Malta again, beautiful country and just love it. However, on the way back captured these wonderful shots of London.