In addition to rf output, there's also a big difference among ballasts in
their sound output. I had a workshop with 28 2-tube fixtures, and the
hum was distracting. I noticed that some ballasts have a "sound rating"
on the label, and that the newer rf types are much quieter. The '89
earthquake fixed the problem, and I now use halogens.
Dave, W6NL
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