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Re: [RFI] [Elecraft] OT: Maytag Bravos RFI

To: "Kelly Johnson" <n6kj.kelly@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [RFI] [Elecraft] OT: Maytag Bravos RFI
From: "Gary Smith" <wa6fgi@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:21:03 -0700
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To all:
I too own a Samsung TV (52 inch DLP). Prior to purchase of it, I called Samsung 
and asked the obvious question regarding RFI. Was informed then as I was prior 
to purchase of new washer & dryer, I should have no problems.  And, as of this 
date no problems (RFI wise, bulb failed  after 3k +hours of use) with the TV 
and not a peep out of the washer/dryer.
Again, my 73
Gary...wa6fgi
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kelly Johnson 
  To: Gary Smith 
  Cc: Jim Brown ; RFI List ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:48 PM
  Subject: Re: [RFI] [Elecraft] OT: Maytag Bravos RFI


  I avoided Maytag like the plague 4 years ago when purchasing a new
  front loader.  Went with LG and it was RF quiet.  My thinking was that
  LG is an electronic manufacturer, not a washer/dryer manufacturer.  I
  figured they'd know more about RFI issues than Maytag.  I was right!
  Recommended LG on this mailing list almost 3 years ago.  Still happy
  with LG.

  Just bought a Samsung LCD/LED HDTV.  Couldn't be happier.  No RFI from
  it and even a KW of RF doesn't phase it!  Sure beats my old Mitsubishi
  CRT that had TVI with as little as 50W on 80m.

  On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 2:31 PM, Gary Smith <wa6fgi@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
  > Purchased Samsung washer and dryer, am happy to report no RFI from either. 
Called Samsung on this side of the pacific, was told they have had no 
complaints.
  > 73,
  > Gary...wa6fgi
  >
  > ----- Original Message -----
  > From: Jim Brown
  > To: RFI List ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
  > Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 9:42 AM
  > Subject: Re: [RFI] [Elecraft] OT: Maytag Bravos RFI
  >
  >
  > On Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:58:42 -0700 (PDT), Don Rasmussen wrote:
  >
  > >The wife gave me the green light to replace our Whirlpool Duet
  > washing machine, aside from the terrible interference it put on HF,
  > she was not happy with the rinse cycle, it was leaving soap in our
  > cloths -and- they were not getting clean.
  >
  > >My decision, to abandon high efficiency front load and go back to
  > tried and true conventional top load washer that has no
  > computer/switcher power supply to hash me.
  >
  > >Two days ago I bought a top loader, a Maytag Bravos from Fry's at
  > $699 marked down $200. Should be a good one right? Nope, S5
  > interference across 17m and 20m every 15 khz. Seems they are now
  > putting front load technology (computer/switcher) in top load
  > washers. The clue is if the washer will only accept HD detergent.
  >
  > >So that's two 1K retail machines that I cannot use.
  >
  > >Fry's to their credit, hauled off the Bravos washer and brought in
  > an LG I had selected. I had avoided the Korean alternative wanting
  > to buy US, however the salesman said it was their best line.
  >
  > >It is clearly a better quality unit, and even though it is a front
  > loader with all the features, it is RF quiet. Hallalujah.
  >
  > >The new washer is an LG WM0642H.
  >
  > >I pray to the heavens that it cleans the cloths. ;-)
  >
  > Don,
  >
  > Many thanks! I'm forwarding this email to the RFI list, where there
  > has been considerable discussion on this topic.
  >
  > 73,
  >
  > Jim K9YC
  >
  >
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