Hello Tom,
If it were me, and I were you, I would immediately begin taking RFI
background readings on all bands, starting today...
See:
http://nk7z.net/sdr-rfi-survey-p1/
for a brief treaties on how to do this. I have a full set of
spectrograms there for all bands, for my site...
There are simpler ways, but I know of no other way, short of a spectrum
analyzer to get this much information as cheaply and in a readable form
as with an SDR radio as described.
I also, provide a copy of the spectrograms to any installers, or
potential light operators, PRIOR to the install of RFI generating
devices if possible. I also give them the "RFI Mitigation" URL I
mention later.
I would then let them know that any new RFI will need to be mitigated in
order to meet FCC R&R, and avoid FCC involvement. I would also print
out a copy of Part 15, and 18, and include that with the spectrograms...
I would also include a copy of an enforcement letter just for good
measure. I would then document that I had given them all of this, in my
RFI log, by date/time.
I suspect my actions as outlined above, would get them calling the maker
of the panels to see about RFI issues, which is the intent.
See:
https://transition.fcc.gov/eb/AmateurActions/files/Grow_11_09_30_5275.pdf
for the enforcement letter I have used in the past for grow operations
near me. In this case, I would probably look around on the FCC site for
a Solar enforcement letter and use that instead.
I am of course always nice, always polite, and I try and never make
anything sound like a threat... I keep a log of everything said, and
done, by everyone, including myself. I never forget that I might be
building a log that might show up in court as I write it.
I don't have to say I will call the FCC if I provide all of this to a
potential RFI generator, it is implied. That sometimes avoids a
confrontation-- sometimes.
I have a pile of RFI mitigation stuff on my site, just go to
http://www.nk7z.net
and on the right select "RFI Mitigation", from the navigation pane.
If you don't post what is happening to the mail list here, I would
appreciate hearing how this turns out via email. If you do post it to
the list, I will see it here...
If the installers are helpful, I would send them to Mike Gruber of the
ARRL ASAP. I found his number on the ARRL web site, and the ARRL lab
can be very helpful in this sort of thing... Mike is a really good guy,
and smart, so the ARRL can be of great help here...
Good Luck!
73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
http://www.nk7z.net
On 11/15/2016 07:11 AM, Tom Lizak wrote:
Hi RFI subscribers,
My next door neighbor is going to have solar panels installed on her house
very shortly.
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