petehowell
Well Known Member
I need some help with an odd issue. I am getting ignition RFI, not on my com radio(it is quiet), but on my transponder. The ignition noise can be seen in the form of constant replies from my transponder(light never goes off when engine is running). It does not seem to be an issue for ATC - they never complain(long XC under Flight Following), but it does basically render my Trafficscope worthless. When the transponder constantly replies, the TS reports a target at 0.5 miles and same alt, constantly.
My Setup
O320 dual EI auto plugs BR8ES
MSD ignition wires
TDR-950 Transponder
Trafficscope VRX
This is the second time I have seen this. The first time, I replaced the ignition wires and the problem went away. Now 100 hrs later I am seeing the same thing. I did try moving the antenna back further on the fuse to no avail.
I was told replacing the plugs might solve it as the resistors might have gone bad. I'll risk the $12.59 to replace the plugs. Replacing the wires is a bit more $$ and a bigger hassle.
Any other thoughts? What might cause the wires to fail(leak RFI)? Is a notch filter available for transponders? Is reply sensitivity adjustable on transponders? My engine runs fine, com radio sounds great.........
Thanks in Advance -
My Setup
O320 dual EI auto plugs BR8ES
MSD ignition wires
TDR-950 Transponder
Trafficscope VRX
This is the second time I have seen this. The first time, I replaced the ignition wires and the problem went away. Now 100 hrs later I am seeing the same thing. I did try moving the antenna back further on the fuse to no avail.
I was told replacing the plugs might solve it as the resistors might have gone bad. I'll risk the $12.59 to replace the plugs. Replacing the wires is a bit more $$ and a bigger hassle.
Any other thoughts? What might cause the wires to fail(leak RFI)? Is a notch filter available for transponders? Is reply sensitivity adjustable on transponders? My engine runs fine, com radio sounds great.........
Thanks in Advance -
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