Do baseline measurements of your band noise floors before they turn it on
Stephanie WX3K
> On Jun 5, 2024, at 10:11 AM, Bob Kozlarek WA2SQQ <wa2sqq@gmail.com> wrote:
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> So let’s assume Solar Edge is what they use. How has the feedback been on
> noise?
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> *Best 73 de WA2SQQElmwood Park, NJ"The only dumb questions are those we
> don't ask"*
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>> On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 10:06 AM Michael Carter <Mike.Carter@unh.edu> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Bob,
>>
>> Unless your neighbor has opted to purchase
>> and own the solar PV system, Sunrun is the
>> owner and obligated to address any RFI
>> issues associated with its installations.
>> The Sunrun business model is leasing
>> of the installed PV system at a fixed cost
>> to the residence owner.
>>
>> I tried to research the brands of products
>> used by Sunrun installers and found little
>> information thus far. Sunrun entered into
>> a purchase agreement with SolarEdge for
>> inverters several years ago, but I don't know
>> if Sunrun is still using SolarEdge products.
>> Readers of this list know all too well of
>> RFI problems with SolarEdge's line of
>> 'solar optimizers', which are DC-DC switch-mode
>> power converters connected to each PV module.
>>
>> Paul, W9AC's advice to quickly get a baseline
>> reading of RF background levels on all bands
>> on which you operate is the best action you
>> can take now. I would also reach out to
>> Steve, W1EMI at ARRL Laboratory who has
>> interacted with SolarEdge and possibly Sunrun
>> on RFI issues.
>>
>> 73,
>> Mike, K8CN
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>> *From:* RFI <rfi-bounces+mike.carter=unh.edu@contesting.com> on behalf of
>> Bob Kozlarek WA2SQQ <wa2sqq@gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:25 AM
>> *To:* rfi <rfi@contesting.com>
>> *Subject:* [RFI] My biggest fear is happening
>>
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>> Woke up this morning to discover a “Sunrun” solar truck in my neighbors
>> driveway. I’ve got a very good relation with my neighbor. I shared my
>> concerns and she admitted she wasn’t aware of the potential problem. The
>> installers said, it should not cause any problems. I’m going to speak with
>> the installers later today. What are the known components (brands) that are
>> known offenders?
>>
>> I’m going to try and remain optimistic, but I have a bad feeling.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *Best 73 de WA2SQQElmwood Park, NJ"The only dumb questions are those we
>> don't ask"*
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