Re: [RFI] A note from Sangean about switching power supplies

[Dave Cole <dave@nk7z.net>]

I took a quick scan of this, and did not see anything about RF emission 
standards...  Hope I missed it...
Wouldn't it have been nice had they included RF emission standards along 
with the concern for CO2, and power use standards...
73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
http://www.nk7z.net

On 01/07/2017 01:07 PM, Gary Smith via RFI wrote:
> Get your Astron transformer PS's while you can I suppose.
>
> Mine is 40 +years old, (RS-35M) still running strong.
>
> Gary...wa6fgi
>
>
>
> On 1/7/2017 7:45 AM, Dave Hachadorian wrote:
> > USA/Global energy efficiency standards move manufacturers toward
> > switching supplies:
> > https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjI2qaUr7DRAhUWwGMKHfLgAksQFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cui.com%2Fcatalog%2Fresource%2Fefficiency-standards-for-external-power-supplies.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEU4IknSirUlqodF9ickmB3fuHb7Q&sig2=m0yAtst8J6JU3FNiaRBMKw&cad=rja
> >
> >
> > Dave Hachadorian, k6ll
> > Yuma, AZ
> >
> > -----Original Message----- From: Joe
> > Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 8:03 AM
> > To: rfi@contesting.com
> > Subject: Re: [RFI] A note from Sangean about switching power supplies
> >
> > My first thought was, is it really a government law saying that they
> > MUST use that type of power supply?
> >
> > Joe WB9SBD
> > Sig
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> > On 1/7/2017 9:01 AM, Dave Cole wrote:
> > > The unfortunate side affect should be a substantial fine to Sangean.
> > >
> > > Howard Lester wrote:
> > > > I’m looking through the online operating manual for a Sangean AM/FM
> > > > radio I’m interested in buying, and I came across this little note
> > > > in the Cautions section. I didn’t know about the “background” cited,
> > > > and I do find Sangean very responsible to print this.
> > > >
> > > > Howard N7SO
> > > >
> > > > VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
> > > >
> > > > Sangean suggests that you keep your AC Adapter at least 12 inches
> > > > away from the radio while listening to the AM Band.
> > > > Your Sangean Radio is powered by an AC adapter which is a
> > > > “switching” or “switch-mode” type. The DOE (Department Of Energy)
> > > > has a Federal mandate requiring all manufacturers to use this type
> > > > of power supply. This newer power saving technology has the
> > > > unfortunate side effect of causing interference to the AM radio band.
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