Yep,I had one that was noisy,returned it for a replacement. No noise on HF
thru 1296. Still have noise from the new Motorola cable boxes with no help
from Adelphia.
---- Original Message -----
From: Joe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Cabinet Suggestions
>
> Be careful of these, they can cause RFI in the VHF
> range. We were working on a noise problem on the
> 147.06 repeater here in Connecticut a while back and I
> noticed interference got worse when doing a
> sensitivity test. The noise proved to be external to
> the repeater equipment, and it got better when we left
> the site. It turned out that the screw in energy
> saver lights were causing noise at the input
> frequency, but only when the lights were on at the
> site.
>
> I've noticed in my travels at work that these light
> replacements have become very popular for outdoor
> lightning replacement, probably because the light is
> on all night and it would be a good energy savings
> device. They also last longer than an incandescent
> bulb.
>
> BUT, they may be the source of interference that has
> been on your repeater.
>
> 73, Joe, K1ike
>
> --- Q <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >I have
> > since changed all my lamps to energy saving
> > flourescent screw ins
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