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profdant139
Explorer II
Jul 06, 2014

Converter causes radio static: will a filter help?

I have always had poor radio reception in my trailer -- I chalked it up to a poor radio (which might be true). But yesterday, my trailer was plugged into shore power in my driveway, and I was listeni...
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camperpaul
Explorer
Jul 07, 2014
profdant139 wrote:
Paul, is there a way that a non-expert like me can diagnose the problem? Thanks for the tips!

There will be a tag on the converter showing the ratings.
e.g.
Power input: 110-130 VAC 5 Amps.
Power Output: 14 VDC 40 Amps.

Start by connecting a correctly rated Corcom® filter inline with the input side of the convertor.

I would like to see the schematic diagram for that converter; there may be a design flaw.

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