I wonder how much extra it would cost (someone) two install chokes and/or
twist the wires?
it may be a good thought experiment with them to “put a number on it“
regardless of who ends up paying for it. If it’s only $500 and I were you,
I’d consider offering to pay the neighbor back for that installation. The
solar companies have “kits“ (I think) that they could install. Anyway,
putting a number on it would be a good place to start – and a remedy now is
better than having to have the whole thing undone later.
I would avoid getting into a hassle over whose violating FCC Royals, and
whose responsibility it would be etc. just git ‘er done!
Alan K0AV
On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 9:36 AM Bob Kozlarek WA2SQQ <wa2sqq@gmail.com> wrote:
> I just spoke to the installer had a few questions specifically are all of
> the DC cables straight or are they twisting them and also are they using
> any RF chokes? His response was that we don’t twist the cables and we don’t
> install any chokes. I did verify that they are using solar edge inverters?
>
> I’m wondering if anyone has any contacts for solar edge that I might be
> able to contact today and explain the situation.. he did agree that he
> would ring my doorbell when they turn the system on later this afternoon so
> we can check.
>
>
>
>
> *Best 73 de WA2SQQElmwood Park, NJ"The only dumb questions are those we
> don't ask"*
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 10:59 AM Dave (NK7Z) <dave@nk7z.net> wrote:
>
> > Morning,
> >
> > Good luck in this, documentation is your friend here...
> >
> > If possible use the SDR, not just a screen capture of a small chunk of
> > spectrum. You will need to prove the RFI is causing you issues, to get
> > the FCC involved, not just that RFI is being generated. The RFI MUST
> > cause issues to get action from the FCC.
> >
> > I provided 10 MHz wide scans to the ARRL labs, (I work with them on any
> > RFI issues I have), and they sent a note to a pot grower, and his
> > landlord, and the issue ended... Wide-band scans are very useful for
> > this sort of thing... Look in the Handbook, there is a large section on
> > RFI now...
> >
> > Please do keep me in the loop, as anything I learn, I can pass on to
> > others...
> >
> > 73, and thanks,
> > Dave (NK7Z)
> > https://www.nk7z.net
> > ARRL Volunteer Examiner
> > ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
> > ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
> >
> > On 6/5/24 07:50, Bob Kozlarek WA2SQQ wrote:
> > > Just got all my screen captures done. Thanks very much for all the
> > > advice. I’ll keep you posted.
> > >
> > > /Best 73 de WA2SQQ
> > > Elmwood Park, NJ
> > >
> > > "The only dumb questions are those we don't ask"/
> > >
> > >
> > > On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 10:46 AM Dave (NK7Z) <dave@nk7z.net
> > > <mailto:dave@nk7z.net>> wrote:
> > >
> > > Bob,
> > >
> > > Take readings on every band, today of your RFI, before the system
> is
> > > installed. See:
> > >
> > > https://www.nk7z.net/sdr-rfi-survey-p1/
> > > <https://www.nk7z.net/sdr-rfi-survey-p1/>
> > >
> > > You will find the pre-install readings very useful, (if the system
> > > starts generating RFI), in mitigating RFI issues later.
> > >
> > > Document all discussions you have with both, the neighbor, and the
> > > installer. Also, you might remind the neighbor that the owner of
> the
> > > system is responsible, not the maker of the system.
> > >
> > > Do all of this in a non confrontational way of course, but get it
> in
> > > the
> > > neighbors head that you will not put up with RFI. Also, make sure
> > that
> > > the neighbor knows the contact point for any mitigation will be the
> > > them
> > > first. Then note all of that in your RFI mitigation log...
> > >
> > > I have a neighbor, (we get along), who commented about getting an
> > > Electric car. I also commented to them that chargers can generate
> > > copious amounts of RFI, and they should speak to the maker about
> this
> > > before they install one that generates RFI. That way we can both
> > avoid
> > > mitigation issues. I also put that communications note in my
> running
> > > RFI log. We still get along, and they now understand that RFI is a
> > > issue...
> > >
> > > 73, and thanks,
> > > Dave (NK7Z)
> > > https://www.nk7z.net <https://www.nk7z.net>
> > > ARRL Volunteer Examiner
> > > ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
> > > ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
> > >
> > > On 6/5/24 06:25, Bob Kozlarek WA2SQQ wrote:
> > > > Woke up this morning to discover a “Sunrun” solar truck in my
> > > neighbors
> > > > driveway. I’ve got a very good relation with my neighbor. I
> > shared my
> > > > concerns and she admitted she wasn’t aware of the potential
> > > problem. The
> > > > installers said, it should not cause any problems. I’m going to
> > > speak with
> > > > the installers later today. What are the known components
> > > (brands) that are
> > > > known offenders?
> > > >
> > > > I’m going to try and remain optimistic, but I have a bad
> feeling.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > *Best 73 de WA2SQQElmwood Park, NJ"The only dumb questions are
> > > those we
> > > > don't ask"*
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