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Re: [RFI] Part 15 Rules Applicable to Solar Panel RFI

To: Tony <dxdx@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: [RFI] Part 15 Rules Applicable to Solar Panel RFI
From: Mike - W5JR <w5jr.lists@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:35:29 -0400
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I expect that they fall under Part 18, like home appliances and outdoor 
lighting. 


tnx
Mike / W5JR
Alpharetta GA


> On Aug 19, 2020, at 18:49, Tony <dxdx@optonline.net> wrote:
> 
> All:
> 
> I need a refresher course on Part-15 and how the rules might apply to solar 
> panel RFI affecting frequencies below 30 MHz.
> 
> According to section 15.3m (paraphrasing here) harmful interference is 
> defined as ANY RADIATED EMISSION that interrupts radio communications to the 
> amateur radio service.
> 
> Assuming the solar panel system components are classified as unintentional 
> radiators, the emissions limits below 30 MHz pertain to conducted emissions 
> and to the best of my knowledge, do not include radiated emissions.
> 
> So the question is whether harmful interference as defined in section 15.3 
> (m) overrides the fact that there are no radiated limits below 30 MHz?
> 
> Do I have that right?
> 
> Tony -K2MO
> 
> *
> *
> 
> *Harmful**interference*:/§ 15.3 (m) Harmful interference. Any emission, 
> radiation or induction that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation 
> service or of other safety services or seriously degrades, obstructs or 
> repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunications service operating in accordance 
> with this Chapter./The rules for nearly every licensed radio service prohibit 
> harmful interference and that includes the Amateur Radio Service.
> 
> 
> 
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