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Re: [RFI] My biggest fear is happening

To: Steve Muenich <srmuenich@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [RFI] My biggest fear is happening
From: Stephanie WX3K via RFI <rfi@contesting.com>
Reply-to: Stephanie WX3K <wx3k@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2024 16:32:41 -0400
List-post: <mailto:rfi@contesting.com>
Steve

And whose side are you on here ?

Taking a baseline beforehand is good reference and prudent

Stephanie WX3K

> On Jun 5, 2024, at 4:23 PM, Steve Muenich <srmuenich@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I still feel that you should have taken a baseline and assess the noise 
> after, but instead you went all over the place, annoyed the installer that 
> admittedly said he would work with you after he finished his job, you 
> contacted the manufacturer, you contacted ARRL.   
> You sir are the ham neighbor that the public non-ham world doesn’t want.
> Even the title of your initial email “My biggest fear is happening” indicated 
> you are flying off the deep end.  
> Keep in perspective that this is only ham radio and a hobby.  
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> 
> Sent from my mobile device
> 
>> On Jun 5, 2024, at 2:58 PM, Paul Christensen via RFI <rfi@contesting.com> 
>> wrote:
>> What you really mean is that you misrepresented yourself and lied about 
>> being an installer.  Our hobby doesn't need to be known for fostering that 
>> kind of vendor relationship.  Frankly, I hope those of us here are done 
>> assisting you.
>> 
>> Paul, W9AC
>> 
>>>> On Jun 5, 2024, at 12:13 PM, Bob Kozlarek WA2SQQ <wa2sqq@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I sent an email to Steve Anderson, but I’m not sure if the ARRL email
>>> is back up and running. I also left him a voice message. We decided to
>>> contact solar wave on my own and after masquerading as an installer I
>>> actually got someone to call me back. I may have got lucky, but the
>>> girl I spoke with had an excellent knowledge of using the phonetic
>>> alphabet when she was repeating my email address back to me. After 20
>>> minute phone call, she got back on the line to tell me that the matter
>>> has been escalated to their engineering department and that their
>>> engineering department is going to reach out to the installer who is
>>> here right now. When I told him that I escalated the manner and that
>>> somebody would be contacting him, he seemed quite annoyed. I’ll keep 
>>> everyone posted.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> *Best 73 de WA2SQQElmwood Park, NJ"The only dumb questions are those
>>> we don't ask"*
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 12:25 PM Bob Kozlarek WA2SQQ
>>>> <wa2sqq@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> Already done
>>>> *Best 73 de WA2SQQ*
>>>> *Elmwood Park, NJ"The only dumb questions are those we don't ask"*
>>>>> On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 12:16 PM Stephanie WX3K <wx3k@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>> Do baseline measurements of your band noise floors before they turn
>>>>> it on
>>>>> Stephanie WX3K
>>>>>> On Jun 5, 2024, at 10:11 AM, Bob Kozlarek WA2SQQ <wa2sqq@gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> So let’s assume Solar Edge is what they use. How has the feedback
>>>>>> been
>>>>> on
>>>>>> noise?
>>>>>> *Best 73 de WA2SQQElmwood Park, NJ"The only dumb questions are
>>>>>> those we don't ask"*
>>>>>>> On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 10:06 AM Michael Carter
>>>>>>> <Mike.Carter@unh.edu>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi Bob,
>>>>>>> Unless your neighbor has opted to purchase and own the solar PV
>>>>>>> system, Sunrun is the owner and obligated to address any RFI
>>>>>>> issues associated with its installations.
>>>>>>> The Sunrun business model is leasing of the installed PV system at
>>>>>>> a fixed cost to the residence owner.
>>>>>>> I tried to research the brands of products used by Sunrun
>>>>>>> installers and found little information thus far.  Sunrun entered
>>>>>>> into a purchase agreement with SolarEdge for inverters several
>>>>>>> years ago, but I don't know if Sunrun is still using SolarEdge
>>>>>>> products.
>>>>>>> Readers of this list know all too well of RFI problems with
>>>>>>> SolarEdge's line of 'solar optimizers', which are DC-DC
>>>>>>> switch-mode power converters connected to each PV module.
>>>>>>> Paul, W9AC's advice to quickly get a baseline reading of RF
>>>>>>> background levels on all bands on which you operate is the best
>>>>>>> action you can take now.  I would also reach out to Steve, W1EMI
>>>>>>> at ARRL Laboratory who has interacted with SolarEdge and possibly
>>>>>>> Sunrun on RFI issues.
>>>>>>> 73,
>>>>>>> Mike, K8CN
>>>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>>> *From:* RFI <rfi-bounces+mike.carter=unh.edu@contesting.com> on
>>>>> behalf of
>>>>>>> Bob Kozlarek WA2SQQ <wa2sqq@gmail.com>
>>>>>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:25 AM
>>>>>>> *To:* rfi <rfi@contesting.com>
>>>>>>> *Subject:* [RFI] My biggest fear is happening
>>>>>>> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the University System.
>>>>> Do
>>>>>>> not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the
>>>>>>> sender and know the content is safe.
>>>>>>> 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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