" I disconnected the smoke detector in my office and the smoke detector in the foyer began to chirp. Because they are RF connected, another one in a distant part of the house also chirps." ...and...
Anyone try these yet? Claims to use Induction technology using a magnetic field. Our next RFI problem? http://finallybulbs.com/acandescence/ Origins of Acandescence "Induction technology has been her
Rich, Are you aware of the CrankUpTiltOver yahoogroup? https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/CrankupTiltoverTowers/info It does sound like a case of rusty-bolt effect that should clear up with some con
I also found the old fashioned Speed Queen washer/dryer at the Nebraska Furniture Mart that has stores in Omaha, Kansas City, and Dallas. If the LG washer/dryers that I bought generated RFI, they agr
Does it happen at lower power levels also? I have all my computer AC power fed from a separate circuit than the radio equipment AC power circuit. Also have a UPS with internal RF and surge filter for
After reading the ARRL's actions with Lowe's and Wal-Mart, thought I'd share some experience and info on electronic ballast at Home Depot. While replacing a dead ballast recently, I discovered that T
Gary, Couple of items have not yet seen mentioned. Might have a bad circuit breaker. My kitchen outlets' circuit breaker is on a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) circuit breaker. It also has m
I posted a while back on "RFI" about my problems with Prism TV's CISCO wireless set-top box emitting RF for 25-30 ft away wiping out AM reception and my garage door openers. The signal noise was from
Roger, I've read that in "legal grow" states if the local sheriff knows that there are any guns at all on the same site as the pot grow, they are calling in the federal ATF for a raid of both guns an
Tom, If you have 3 conductor outlets (not just 2 cond), your electrical panel probably has a ground wire connected to your cold water pipe somewhere. That's how I found mine wired before I added a co
"Is there a better antenna that I can use with the Tescun for locating the source?" Yes! A loop antenna. http://www.nationalrf.com/noise_location.htm Or make your own: http://tomthompson.com/radio/Re
Dale, If you have a power company willing to come out and fix all those noise sources you found, more power to you! Not everyone's so lucky! And if you find several, but miss the one that is your act
" I have told him about wrapping rope around his insulators close to trees and posts, and although a pretty nice fella, I cannot impress upon him that this is not the correct method and the rope shou
I'd forgotten to look at the call sign again. Yep. Not under FCC. But still might be some other route, Duh, Ed -K0iL * * * * * * * * * * * * 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 * * (Since 30 Nov 53) * * Oklahoma City,
If you want any chance of cooperation from homeowner, stop the utility from contacting them. If it's not their equipment, the homeowner might take legal action against them for privacy violation. You
To expand on Mr. Martin's points, in the ARRL's "RFI Book" the first chapter has excellent recommendations on Personal Diplomacy that every ham should read and learn from. Doesn't matter which direct
Reston, Virginia, seems to be the home of bad technology ideas for RF Interference: 1. Nextel iDEN on interlaced 800MHz SMR channels interfering with public safety users. 2. LightSquard (Philip Falco
Sprint/Nextel has spent hundreds of millions on 800Mhz rebanding over the last 15 years. -Snip -- This e-mail contains Omaha Public Power District's confidential and proprietary information and is fo
Probably SmartGrid equipment. Could be wireless on any range of freqs. 73, de ed - K0iL Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone External Email Notice Think before you click! Email sent from r
In the case of power line noise, the FCC typically gives utilities 30 to 60 days to resolve RFI complaints. Even more time is allowed if they provide an explanation and resolution schedule. I suspect