She still doesn’t get it. It’s not a zoning issue. I think you should also
contact the FCC agent and speak with him directly to make sure it’s understood
that you’re a licensed amateur.
Kim N5OP
"People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as the
music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
> On Dec 16, 2019, at 3:20 PM, Tony <dxdx@optonline.net> wrote:
>
> All:
>
> I received the following updates from Tesla's Ms. Holmen regarding the RFI
> being caused by their solar panel installation. The good news is that she
> will be meeting with SolarEdge on Wednesday. The bad is that she continues to
> deflect and place the blame elsewhere.
>
> See below.
>
> Tony -K2MO
>
> __________________________________________________
>
> Ms. Holmen:
>
> With the information supplied to me by you and your neighbor
> it has been determined this is purely a civil dispute between
> neighbors. Tesla and SolarEdge have done their due diligence
> to assist in your interference concern.
>
>
> I recommend that you speak with an FCC agent regarding this matter. It has
> nothing to do with a dispute - it's a matter of federal regulations.
> https://www.fcc.gov/about/contact
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.fcc.gov/about/contact__;!!Oq3sn3U_Ofw!OgagJz_-_eM1HnZ0bMZR153PFADFP7_TJqnYRA60c6EY2dchdtvKrYoiDamM$>
>
> I've attached a letter that was sent to SolarEdge headquarters in February of
> 2017. The document explains the issue of radio frequency interference caused
> by solar panel installations and the FCC's role in such matters.
>
> Response:
>
> Hi Mr. Bombardiere,
>
> Thank you for your email. I did speak with the FCC on Thursday of last week.
> They did advise that a homeowner has the right to install solar on their home
> regardless of potential interference. I advised the agent on the line about
> the amateur license being help by the neighbor, and they again informed me
> that the homeowner wishing to have solar is still allowed to install it on
> their home. Jonathan was the name of the agent I spoke to.
>
> I do have a meeting with SolarEdge scheduled on Wednesday, December 18, 2019
> to discuss the troubleshooting options and what was installed on your
> neighbors home.
>
> Both SolarEdge and Tesla did their due diligence on this matter attempting to
> fix this issue. I can inform you of the information I receive in this meeting
> if you would like me to.
>
> The only options I have at this time are removing the solar system and
> cancelling your neighbors agreement or reducing his system size. Both of
> these options will come at a cost.
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
>
> Ms. Holmen:
>
> Thank you for taking the time to investigate further. With all due respect to
> the FCC agent, he should have informed you about the FCC regulations that
> pertain to electronic devices that cause RF interference.
>
> If this same Tesla installation was causing interference with Fire or Police
> communications, the FCC would shut the system down immediately until the
> problem was fixed.
>
> While the customer has every right to have solar panels, I'm sure you
> understand that licensed FCC operators like myself have rights as well.
>
> I want to thank you again for all you've done and continue to do to resolve
> this issue. I'm confident that SolarEdge can come up with a solution.
>
> > I can inform you of the information I receive in this meeting if you would
> > like me to.
>
> Please do.
>
> Response:
>
> Hi Mr. Bombardiere,
>
> Thank you for your email. I did inform the FCC hotline specialist about
> interference and about a neighbor with an amateur license.
>
> When it comes to commercial areas, the city has regulations that Tesla would
> comply with. Your neighbor and you live in a residential area, therefore
> residential solar is allowed to be installed.
>
> Fire stations, police stations and airports all have specific regulations and
> are not in the heart of residential areas. Should these be within a specific
> area, a city or township would block permitting and inspections for these
> situations. I hope that I am explaining this information clearly.
>
> Please let me know if you have further questions. I will keep you informed
> regarding the conversation I have with SolarEdge.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> *Ashley Holmen | Specialist, Executive Resolutions*
>
> 6611 Las Vegas Blvd S., Suite 200 , Las Vegas, NV 89119
>
> p. (650) 546-8110 | aholmen@tesla.com <mailto:aholmen@tesla.com>
>
>
>
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