Ahhh! Very good info tommyguy1. Thanks. I'm finding that my problem is mostly a perfect mix of bad cable, old passives, loose connectors and some random SA3 gear, all at once. But I'll definately put your advice in my goody bag and try it out next chance I get. Thanks again.
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