FWIW: for the last six weeks, I've been experimenting with three LED lamps,
40, 60 and 75 watts, Sylvania and UtilitechPro from Lowes and so far haven't
noticed anything on Topband. I even disconnected the shield on the RX input
this morning and still don't hear anything.
Wayne, N7NG
p.s. That 75 watt equivalent lamp seems to put out MORE than 60 watts of
heat. It really gets hot.
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From: topband-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:topband-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Jim F.
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 9:22 AM
To: top Band
Subject: Topband: Home Depot LED bulb interference.
I bought two LED 40 watt equivalent 110V. light bulbs from Home Depot that
use
only 9 watts of power, for $9.99 ea.
They seemed like a good deal but cause noise interference on 160m and the FM
radio band.
(I did not try other bands.)
I like the bulbs but best use them away from your radio station and have
someone turn them off and on while monitoring your favorite
frequencies/bands.
73,
jim / W1FMR
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