On Mon, 8 Dec 2008 16:45:32 -0600, CSM\(r\) Gary Huber wrote:
>I was called in to figure out the problem and determined the
lighting circuits (and the ballasts) were radiating between 150 MHz
>and 500 MHz but were within the FCC limits for that class device.
>The ballast manufacturer and supplier provided the replacement
>projectors and remotes rather than fix the problem.
Can you tell me the "class of device" and exactly what Part of the
FCC Rules the mfr told you covers it? The so-called "electronic
transformers" (actually switching power supplies) that run
architectural low voltage (12V) lighting have taken over the track
lighting world. I inherited several in the home I bought when I
moved to CA three years ago, and they are VERY noisy. Go to an
electrical supply store to buy a transformer, and that's all they
have. Not only that, but the lighting fixtures are built in such a
way that a REAL transformer won't fit, and won't fit in an
electrical backbox that fits in the ceiling or wall.
This is a VERY big issue looming on the horizon (bigger than BPL by
a lot), and the ARRL seems to be asleep at the switch. When a
neighbor installs one of these devices, your enjoyment of ham radio
is going go downhill fast.
73,
Jim Brown K9YC
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