I've used my laptop on an inverter without any noise problems. Perhaps
a different inverter might help. I've had 2 of the 12V converters (which are
basically inverters since the laptop needed 18V) and they self destructed
fairly quickly at $100 each.

Doug
s/v CAllista

"Evan Gatehouse" wrote in message
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wrote:
It is not that difficult but there are some non-obvious issues to be
overcome. It is VERY important to install inline RF chokes on all of
the control wiring in and out of the Pactor, and in the power wiring
for your laptop. If your laptop is limited to a single COM port, and
most are, you will probably want a "serial port to USB multiplexer"
such as the one made made by Edgeport. That will allow your laptop to
receive GPS data at the same time it is controlling the Pactor/SSB.
Gary Jensen at Dockside Radio has a useful book:

http://www.docksideradio.com/

On a related subject, has anybody used a desktop with a 12V power supply
for radio modem/weatherfax use? Using it with an inverter is out due to
interference.

Evan Gatehouse