Isolation transformer

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Alex VE3NEA

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Jan 1, 2021, 6:33:46 PM1/1/21
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I have just received the audio isolation transformer that I bought on eBay for $5 a couple of months ago:

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This transformer, when inserted between the radio and the smartphone adapter described on the Morse Expert web page, completely eliminates the ground loops. Now I can connect both the audio and USB cables to the phone at the same time, without any signal quality degradation.

Happy New Year!
73 Alex VE3NEA

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Jan 3, 2021, 3:17:56 PM1/3/21
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I used one of those in my car. It was very effective.

 

Currently in the shack I use this $10 direct box. It also comes in a 2 channel version. Both of these may have a bit better frequency response and isolation, and also are available immediately. But of course they are bigger.

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027V760M

 

However with the USB audio interface to my Note 8 so far there hasn’t been a ground loop problem, so no need for an isolation transformer.

 

Tks,

73 Ed w2rf

 

 

 

 

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Subject: Isolation transformer

 

I have just received the audio isolation transformer that I bought on eBay for $5 a couple of months ago:

 

This transformer, when inserted between the radio and the smartphone adapter described on the Morse Expert web page, completely eliminates the ground loops. Now I can connect both the audio and USB cables to the phone at the same time, without any signal quality degradation.

 

Happy New Year!

73 Alex VE3NEA

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