Re: [RFI] Are newer LG models still RF quiet??? - Washing Machine RFI revisited

[Steve Dyer <w1srd@yahoo.com>]

Must vary with model. Mine has the linear compressor too and does not 
make such a noise.
Steve
W1SRD
> Be careful with the new LG linear compressor refrigerators.  Mine 
> outputs low level spurs every 2 kHz on 40m Obviously, noise level is a 
> function of orientation between the appliance, antenna and if used, 
> ladder or open feeder lines.  The main radiating source comes from the 
> CPU/Display.  The root noise may, or may not have anything to do with 
> the linear compressor. Once I get my hands on disassembly instructions 
> I'm going in - warranty or voided warranty.
> In the U.S., we *really* need an amended Part 95 to include 
> unintentional radiation from appliances and all sub-assemblies used 
> within an appliance.
> Paul, W9AC
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Dyer" <w1srd@yahoo.com>
> To: <rfi@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 12:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [RFI] Are newer LG models still RF quiet??? - Washing 
> Machine RFI revisited
>
> > I have a one year old LG front loader. Quiet as a mouse and it has a 
> > variable speed drive too.
> > 73,
> > Steve
> > W1SRD
> > > Been shopping for new washing machine after our very old (and RF quiet)
> > > Maytag washer is having problems once again.
> > >
> > >
> > > RFI archives summary seem to show the following brands have 
> > > historically
> > > been good and RF quite: LG, Samsung, some Kenmore (if not made by 
> > > Maytag or
> > > Whirlpool), and the old fashioned Speed Queen which is the last of the
> > > non-electronic, old agitator models but are hard to find in stock 
> > > and cost
> > > as much as the newer technology.
> > >
> > >
> > > Bad or RF noisy washers were: Maytag Bravos and Neptune, Whirlpool 
> > > Duet ,
> > > Kenmore Oasis HE, GE Profile Harmony, and the Gibson.
> > >
> > >
> > > The older models given for quiet LG are no longer available (WM0642; 
> > > Tronn:
> > > WM2277HW).  Newer models start with WT (WT4870CW & WT5070CW) under the
> > > boring technology/names "Inverter Direct Drive" and "Wave Force".  
> > > Older
> > > quiet Samsung model was WF218ANW.
> > >
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any recent RFI experience with the newer LG (model
> > > WT####CW) or Samsung models?
> > >
> > >
> > > 73,  de ed -K0iL
> > >
> > >
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