Re: [RFI] A note from Sangean about switching power supplies

[Gary Smith via RFI <rfi@contesting.com>]

Took a quick look at the referenced file link, I see all kinds of 
"efficiency standards"  but not one word regarding RFI issues.
Gary...wa6fgi


On 1/7/2017 7:45 AM, Dave Hachadorian wrote:
> USA/Global energy efficiency standards move manufacturers toward 
> switching supplies:
> https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjI2qaUr7DRAhUWwGMKHfLgAksQFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cui.com%2Fcatalog%2Fresource%2Fefficiency-standards-for-external-power-supplies.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEU4IknSirUlqodF9ickmB3fuHb7Q&sig2=m0yAtst8J6JU3FNiaRBMKw&cad=rja 
>
> Dave Hachadorian, k6ll
> Yuma, AZ
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Joe
> Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 8:03 AM
> To: rfi@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [RFI] A note from Sangean about switching power supplies
>
> My first thought was, is it really a government law saying that they
> MUST use that type of power supply?
>
> Joe WB9SBD
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> On 1/7/2017 9:01 AM, Dave Cole wrote:
> > The unfortunate side affect should be a substantial fine to Sangean.
> >
> > Howard Lester wrote:
> > > I’m looking through the online operating manual for a Sangean AM/FM 
> > > radio I’m interested in buying, and I came across this little note 
> > > in the Cautions section. I didn’t know about the “background” cited, 
> > > and I do find Sangean very responsible to print this.
> > > Howard N7SO
> > >
> > > VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
> > >
> > > Sangean suggests that you keep your AC Adapter at least 12 inches 
> > > away from the radio while listening to the AM Band.
> > > Your Sangean Radio is powered by an AC adapter which is a 
> > > “switching” or “switch-mode” type. The DOE (Department Of Energy) 
> > > has a Federal mandate requiring all manufacturers to use this type 
> > > of power supply. This newer power saving technology has the 
> > > unfortunate side effect of causing interference to the AM radio band.
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