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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: crawff on May 07, 2012, 08:56:09 PM

Title: Indivision AGA Mk2 - RF Shield
Post by: crawff on May 07, 2012, 08:56:09 PM

Hi,

If i have to cut a hole in the RF shield when installing, what would be the best way to mount my CF card?

Just let it hang loose?

Has anyone already done this and could upload pictures?

Title: Re: Indivision AGA Mk2 - RF Shield
Post by: Robert17 on May 07, 2012, 09:39:24 PM

Hey Crawff

I have an Indivision AGA Mk1 - I cut the RF Shield but decided to use a 44pin Disk On Module that plugs straight onto the IDE Header - it doesn't get in the way and is just as good as a CF Card.

I did think about using some plastic stand-offs and plastic screws with nuts to maybe mount the CF Reader to the metal shielf itself, you could space it up just enough to rise above the indivision or if your IDE Cable is long enough, move it out of the way altogether.

Robert.

Title: Re: Indivision AGA Mk2 - RF Shield
Post by: Akiko on May 07, 2012, 09:54:14 PM

I just ripped mine out, does the shielding serve any practical purpose?

Title: Re: Indivision AGA Mk2 - RF Shield
Post by: golem on May 07, 2012, 10:09:39 PM

Quote from: Akiko;692124

I just ripped mine out, does the shielding serve any practical purpose?

I think it's purpose is to reduce the radio noise. Ever tried listening to an FM radio with your 1200 on in the other room with no RF shielding? That was my main reason for getting a digital radio. That and neighbours interference and damn pirate radio stations transmitting over Radio 4 frequency. How else are you meant to listen to the Archers in these circumstances?!

Title: Re: Indivision AGA Mk2 - RF Shield
Post by: crawff on May 08, 2012, 07:54:29 AM

If i leave the RF shield out then i still wouldn't have anywhere to mount the CF card.

Title: Re: Indivision AGA Mk2 - RF Shield
Post by: Jope on May 08, 2012, 08:07:39 AM

Quote from: Akiko;692124

I just ripped mine out, does the shielding serve any practical purpose?

Its purpose was to allow the device to pass FCC certification in USA. The majority of users will not miss it..

Maybe HAM radio people might be more interested in having a shielded computer, but normal people usually won't be affected by the interference.

Quote from: crawff;692185

If i leave the RF shield out then i still wouldn't have anywhere to mount the CF card.

Stick a bit of cardboard under the cf adapter with double sided tape to prevent short circuits, then just lay it down on top of whatever it happens to land on. There's nowhere to mount it even with the RF shield, as you implied. Everyone gets to roll their own solution.

Title: Re: Indivision AGA Mk2 - RF Shield
Post by: crawff on May 08, 2012, 11:52:44 AM

Thanks!

I will just leave the RF shielding out.

It makes the cable routing easier as well.