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Subject: Re: Shielded RJ-45: Internal vs External Ground?
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:34:17 -0600
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"Jeff Liebermann" <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote in message 
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> On Sat, 10 Jan 2015 09:45:52 -0500, "(PeteCresswell)" <x@y.Invalid>
> wrote:
>
>>Self-serving promo for their house brand?  That was my kneejerk
>>reaction.... but now I know that there are several threads in the
>>Ubiquiti fora that make it pretty clear that electrostatic discharge is
>>a consideration.  For example: http://tinyurl.com/m5vttf3
>
> Static buildup on metal structures is only a problem when the humidity
> is quite low.  My guess(tm) is 20% or less.  That's not a problem in
> the bay area, and certainly not in a wet marine environment.
>
> Shielding does do well for EMI/RFI protection.  If you're near a
> transmitter of any significant power level, I would use shielded
> cable.  Even so, I doubt if it would do any good because most of the
> Ubiquiti radios use unshielded plastic case.
>
> Note that there are aftermarket products that provide shielding if
> needed.
> <http://www.rfelements.com/en/products/shields/rockshield/>
> If you're using it for cellular backhaul, it's probably a good idea.
>
>
> -- 
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