>-----Original Message----- >From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] >On Behalf Of Bob Blick >Sent: 24 January 2007 20:11 >To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. >Subject: Re: [PIC] Circuit Comment and Critique > > >Hi Rolf, > >You are switching the ground for your RF circuit and antenna. >Even if you added additional AC coupling to ground it still >seems like a bad idea to me and something I would never do >unless circumstances forced me, and then I'd test it both ways. > That was one of the first things that I noticed and I agree it's asking for problems. For the cost of an extra transistor, a P channel MOSFET or even a cheap PNP bipolar switching the positive line with some decoupling after it would be a much more comfortable solution. Regards Mike ======================================================================= This e-mail is intended for the person it is addressed to only. The information contained in it may be confidential and/or protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not make any use of this information, or copy or show it to any person. Please contact us immediately to tell us that you have received this e-mail, and return the original to us. Any use, forwarding, printing or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. No part of this message can be considered a request for goods or services. ======================================================================= -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist