Another reply sent directly to the poster NK7Z, which I forgot to include to
the list!
Resolution for 2025: check the outbound email list carefully before hitting
send!
73,
Mike, K8CN
________________________________
From: Michael Carter <Mike.Carter@unh.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 9:53 PM
To: Dave (NK7Z) <dave@nk7z.net>
Subject: Re: [RFI] Question for the group...
Hi Dave,
The microinverters, DC optimizers, and central inverters are required to meet
FCC Part 15, Class B requirements. The PV modules themselves, unless they
directly incorporate one of the aforementioned power converters, do not fall
under Part 15. Unfortunately, the Class B limits do NOT include radiated
emissions below 30 MHz. The limits do include ** conducted ** emissions into
the AC line below 30 MHz. There are limits on radiated emissions, but only
above 30 MHz. Class B residential devices are considered unintentional
radiators if their primary purpose is not communication.
Most radiated emissions in a PV system stem from the inter-module wiring
between microinverters or DC optimizers and the central inverter of an
optimizer-based design. Since the microinverters connect in parallel directly
to the AC grid, and the wiring on the DC side to the PV module is short by
comparison, the Part 15 limits on conducted emissions into the AC grid are
effective in reducing radiated emissions. A system using DC optimizers
arranged in series strings is more prone to radiated emissions because of the
typical lengths of interconnecting cables. Since the series strings are
connected at a central inverter, the limits on conducted emissions into the AC
grid are not as helpful since the RFI from DC optimizers (DC/DC converters) is
free to be radiated by the interconnecting cabling.
See CFR 47:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-15/subpart-B
73, and Happy New Year,
Mike, K8CN
________________________________
From: RFI <rfi-bounces+mike.carter=unh.edu@contesting.com> on behalf of Dave
(NK7Z) <dave@nk7z.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 9:13 PM
To: RFI Mail list at contesting.com <rfi@contesting.com>
Subject: [RFI] Question for the group...
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the University System. Do not
click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the
content is safe.
I have a neighbor getting ready to install Solar, he lives about 600 to
1000 feet from my home. He is very cooperative, and had contacted the
vendor. I will be running tests prior to turn on.
I want to insure I have my ducks in a row for this, in the event it
turns sour. I will run a spectrogram from 3-30 MHz, via my SDR to get a
baseline before the Solar system goes live.
Just to be sure, solar does fall under part 15? Is that correct?
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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