Ferrite Beads, Common Mode Chokes, RFI--Jim W6LG--Ham Radio Basics--A Look At Palomar-Engineers.com

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Published 2019-05-30

Ferrite Beads can be magical in what they do at a ham radio station. One website that has lots of information and even tutorials is Palomar-Engineers.com. Not all ferrite beads are the same quality or have the same effectiveness at a given frequency. When you buy ferrite beads buy only from a reputable dealer with a known history of selling to amateur radio operators; like Palomar-Engineers.com.

All Comments (21)

@ericcornell3243 3 years ago

As a young guy, I'm very thankful for guys like you who have decades of knowledge being willing to share insight. Thanks! 73
@MrScotchpie 5 years ago

Great to see you back. Hope things are going well with the move. You inspired me to take my ham licence and next week will sit my UK foundation test, hope to get the Intermediate in August and Full licence next year. Thanks for introducing me to a new hobby and maybe we'll chew the fat one day on the air.
@lyfandeth 5 years ago

Wow, comprehensive kits! Life just got simpler, thank you.
@cpgoef6 5 years ago

I ended up purchasing the IC-7300 kit from Palomar and it has cut my RF interference down by 90%!
@andyschneider3431 5 years ago

I’ve bought from Palomar. Their stuff WORKS!!! works very well. Common Mode Choke on my vertical, one at the antenna one behind the radio. Noise floor on 20m to nothing.
@verystupidhandle 5 years ago

Welcome Back! Great helpful video!
@sparty837 5 years ago

I have been looking for this info, great timing on your video
@loueckert4970 6 months ago

Thanks Jim, great video. You have encouraged me to tackle a horrible RFI problem. Great insight, much appreciated. 73 de KT1R
@mewrongway 1 year ago

Awesome Jim! I been using Palomar products since a Novice in 79 and can not say a bad thing about them!!
@Big_Nasty 4 years ago

I literally just talked to owner on the phone before finding this video. I ordered a wifi kit, Icom 7300 kit, and Ameritron AL-80b kit. I also ordered extra snap-ons, cores, and odds and ends. I told the owner about some of the issues I was having in the shack and house and he took the time to guide me through his website to ensure I got everything I needed. Customer service was first-class and that goes a long way with me.
@nvrumi 5 years ago

Thanks Jim for posting an update. Like Stevenson, I'm hoping you're doing OK. I always enjoy your lessons and am hopeful you can continue doing them. 73 de AG7TX
@danedickey6942 5 years ago

Excellent info ! Thanks Jim.
@dudeski934 5 years ago

Very good video I'm happy I found it
@DonDegidio 5 years ago

Hi Jim, Very informative video. The Palomar website has much info on RFI choking. In the RF amp and HF Transceivers RFI kits they have selected the correct mix for each application. First time looking over the info they offer. Thanks for pointing out their website. 73 WB3BJU
@garysharp293 2 years ago

Great video. Very informative. Many thanks!!
@tantrispicks2440 3 years ago

Hugely helpful! Thank you!
@kellyphillips4404 2 years ago

Thanks Jim , this help me out a lot . Watching from Kentucky “ The Bluegrass State “
@worksmartpaul 5 years ago

Thanks for that valuable information Jim!
@donaldshields2483 2 years ago

Thank you Jim for all the information and I know you’re very knowledgeable I have some RF I’m trying to get rid of all at once it came on I have a solid-state amplifier only running about six or 700 watch and at the present time I can’t use it so thank you for the information k1emw
@petercarty6379 3 years ago

cheers Jim very cool info