Hi Gene,
Several years ago I upgraded the wiring in my home. California code
required AFCI breakers for several circuits. I purchased Eaton AFCI
units and they worked well, except when I got on the radio.
Unfortunately, on transmit, they would all trip. Eaton received lots of
complaints from other consumers and finally came up with a unit that
wasn't affected by RFI. You might consider a call to Eaton tech support
for an update or speak to an electrician who has recently used this
brand. Or, perhaps someone here has had more recent experience than I have.
Best of luck. Bill W6RGS
On 3/16/2023 9:27 AM, Gene Smar via TowerTalk wrote:
Gents:
I'm having my electric service panel in our home replaced and wanted to ask if any
of you have had experience, either good or bad, with code-required arc-fault circuit interrupters and related
RFI? I believe I read somewhere (here, possibly?) that either these or GFCI's were problematic in
generating RFI, especially on the lowbands. I'd like to make sure I don't make things worse for myself
by allowing the electrician to install the wrong AFCI design or brand.
Many thanks.
73 deGene Smar AD3F
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