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Re: [RFI] RFI at W9RE tracked down to neighbors LG Refrigerator

To: Joe <w7rkn.7@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [RFI] RFI at W9RE tracked down to neighbors LG Refrigerator
From: Don Kirk <wd8dsb@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:42:41 -0400
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Hi Joe,

The model number is shown near the end of the video.  The model number
is LSXS26366D
/05, and looks like it's a pretty high end model, and still in production.
Homeowner purchased it about 3 years ago.

Just FYI,
Don (wd8dsb)

On Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 12:35 PM Joe <w7rkn.7@gmail.com> wrote:

> What was the model and age of the LG reefer?  Important info.  We have a 1
> year old LG box, 30 cf.  New style compressor, etc.  Quiet as a church
> mouse, RF wise.
>
> Joe - W7RKN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RFI [mailto:rfi-bounces+w7rkn.7=gmail.com@contesting.com] On Behalf
> Of
> Don Kirk
> Subject: [RFI] RFI at W9RE tracked down to neighbors LG Refrigerator
>
> Mike (W9RE) recently asked for my assistance in tracking down some
> broadband noise he was experiencing on 10 meters from his North-West which
> the local power company had tried to locate at least 3 different times this
> year with no success.
>
> I went down to Mikes a few weeks ago and we located the property generating
> the RFI, and then yesterday Mike and I worked with the homeowner to
> identify the actual device in his neighbors house that was generating the
> RFI.
>
> I just uploaded a video onto youtube documenting this case, and folks might
> find the information stating at 2:10 in the video interesting as it shows
> how I use a very small loop to sniff circuit breakers in the main circuit
> breaker panel to identify the suspect circuit that the device generating
> RFI is located.  I typically am able to identify 1 or 2 suspect circuits
> using this method, and this allows us to be the least intrusive as we don't
> have to kill the main breaker or turn off each breaker one at a time until
> we stumble upon the correct circuit.  I have now used this technique
> multiple times, and each time it has been very successful.
>
> For those interested, here is a link to my youtube video documenting this
> case: https://youtu.be/vDB8rAwVt5Y
>
> 73,
> Don (wd8dsb)
>
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