I would suggest that every amateur radio operator experiencing interference
from SolarEdge complain to the ARRL and the FCC. If we do nothing, current and
future radio amateurs will lose the HF bands to irresponsible equipment
manufacturers. Email Mike Gruber at the ARRL mgruber@arrl.org, email Laura
Smith at the FCC Laura.Smith@fcc.gov and use the FCC on line complaint form
https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
The fact that the optimizers generate RFI from solar panel power, and therefore
would be inconvenient to the operator to turn off, does not justify ignoring
the problem. From Part 15 “The operator of a system that causes harmful
interference to licensed radio service (i.e. Amateur Radio) must cease
operation until the problem is corrected at the operator’s expense.” In this
case the solar panels could be covered with dark tarps to stop their
interference. They can stay covered until SolarEdge comes out and fixes that
system.
Randy KQ6RS
-----Original Message-----
From: RFI [mailto:rfi-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tony
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:38 PM
To: rfi@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [RFI] Leased Solar Panels: Operator Responsibility?
Randy:
It follows that the operator would be the responsible party, but when you
consider the fact that the Optimizers get their power from the solar panels,
and the only way to shut them off is by physically disconnecting them, it would
appear the responsibility of that part of the system would fall under the
control of the company.
My neighbor said the company owns, maintains and operates the system. He also
said that he is not authorized to operate or make any changes or modifications.
Of course without seeing the written contract, it's all speculation. I'm hoping
I can convince my neighbor to let me have a copy.
Tony -K2MO
On 11/13/2017 3:49 PM, Randy Standke wrote:
> The "operator" of the system is responsible for FCC violations. If a
> homeowner bought the system, it would be him. If an outside company
> operated and maintained the system on a homeowner's roof, it would be
> that company. I suspect if a homeowner used a lease strictly as a way
> to finance the system, he would be the operator the same as someone
> who bought it - since he is the only one who has control of its operation.
>
> Randy KQ6RS
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RFI [mailto:rfi-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tony
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 12:25 PM
> To: rfi@contesting.com
> Subject: [RFI] Leased Solar Panels: Operator Responsibility?
>
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