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Re: Topband: RFI tripping GFI breaker on 160m

To: Dave Cuthbert <telegrapher9@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: RFI tripping GFI breaker on 160m
From: Rick Kunath via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Reply-to: Rick Kunath <k9ao@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2023 09:28:56 -0500
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Contact info would be great Dave.

Thanks in advance,

Rick Kunath, K9AO

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> On Jan 4, 2023, at 9:01 AM, Dave Cuthbert <telegrapher9@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Are the offending GFCI circuit breakers Eaton brand? They are known to trip
> from HF transmissions and it is reported that Eaton will supply "HAM"
> circuit breakers at no cost. I can post  Eaton contact info. Some people
> have simply replaced the offending GFCI with standard circuit breakers.
> 
> 73, Dave KH6AQ
> 
>> On Tue, Jan 3, 2023 at 4:56 PM <john@kk9a.com> wrote:
>> 
>> GFI breakers can be finicky. If a GFI is really needed try a different
>> brand
>> breaker.
>> 
>> John KK9A
>> 
>> AB2E wrote:
>> 
>> I trip a GFI breaker sometimes on 160m, usually in a contest 1500W.
>> Never had a problem when GFI outlets were the norm, but I had some
>> electrical work done in an added
>> room and the new code calls for a GFI breaker.
>> Has anyone had a similar experience and located an RFI resistant GFI
>> breaker?
>> 73 and HNY,
>> Darrell AB2E
>> 
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