Tom,
I hate to bring this up, but arn't you worried about being sued if one
of those filters explodes?
--
Thanks and 73's,
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On Thu, 2014-07-24 at 14:29 -0600, Tom Thompson wrote:
> Don,
>
> Your advice is right on. One of the growers that I built filters for
> offered to introduce me to other growers if they were interfering with
> my radio.
>
> Tom W0IVJ
>
> On 7/24/2014 1:42 PM, Donald Chester wrote:
> >> We in the "legal grow" states thank you, and the ARRL for testing and
> >> reporting those offending lights! Here is an example as to why your
> >> tests will help...
> >>
> >> It is a real mess in my local area right now-- as soon as one grow
> >> operation gets quiet, another starts making RFI...
> >>
> >> Until the FCC bans the import of all RFI generating lights, and enforce
> >> that ban, our only real hope is what you and the ARRL are doing to get
> >> the items banned as far upstream as possible...
> >
> > Those of us in "illegal grow" states might actually be at a substantial
> > advantage.
> >
> > I personally couldn't care less what kind of plants a neighbour is growing
> > on his own property, especially for his own use; that's his business and
> > I'm certainly not going to call the cops over what I "suspect" might be
> > something illegal, unless he is making an obnoxious nuisance of himself or
> > posing a clear threat to the safety of those who have to live around him.
> >
> > If his grow lights are spewing RFI all over the neighbourhood, he would
> > likely want to be the first to know, and take immediate steps to correct
> > the problem, since that's like having a flashing beacon on top of your
> > house, and usually attracting attention is the last thing those guys want
> > to do.
> >
> > If the offender appears approachable, a little explanation of the
> > phenomenon and friendly reminder, presented in a non-threatening way,
> > should be all it would take. Be sure to provide information on
> > non-interfering alternatives if you know of anything. If the people appear
> > non-approachable or you are fearful that they may be Mob types and you are
> > afraid to let them know you are aware of their operation, try to
> > communicate the facts anonymously. Maybe write up a short letter and drop
> > it in their letterbox or mailbox, or send it by mail. I would include
> > multiple copies that they could share with cohorts, with plenty of
> > documentation. If word gets around within the "growing" community, you can
> > be sure they will be more interested in cleaning up their RFI act than any
> > ham who lives next door.
> >
> > These folks communicate with each other as does any other special interest
> > group. If we could somehow instil factual information on their websites and
> > speciality publications, demand for RFI-prone lights would disappear
> > overnight, and "RF invisibility" would become a sought-after feature,
> > especially if they thought law-enforcement people might be aware of this
> > phenomenon. If the amateur community can instil a demand for clean grow
> > lights, this would inevitably carry over to the legal use as well.
> >
> > Fight fire with fire; you and the offenders have a strong common interest
> > in cleaning up the RFI. This will likely work much more quickly than
> > complaining to the FCC, which should be a last resort, and which could
> > possibly put you in greater danger than by trying to work with them and get
> > them to willing co-operate.
> >
> > Let's take advantage of this window of opportunity.
> >
> > Don, k4kyv
> >
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