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Re: [RFI] Followup; Shopping for new HVAC. Concerned....

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Subject: Re: [RFI] Followup; Shopping for new HVAC. Concerned....
From: Charles Plunk <af4o@twc.com>
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2022 11:00:12 -0600
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Hi Jim,

Yep. With this unit, I was mainly concerned with the ECM Motor (used for the blower) which, from what I have read of specs on various manufacturers websites, is pretty much mainstream currently at least in package units. From one website; "ECM stands for an “electronically commutated motor” which basically means a motor that uses electronic controls to vary its speed".

The package unit outside is about 10' away from me sitting at the PC in the radio room and I can hear a slight spinup noise by ear when the blower comes on. I did not hear that with the other unit.
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But for me and this unit, so far no hint of RFI :-). Others have reported ECM rfi often every ~18khz over several mhz or more. Why the difference I do not know.

I looked over HF last night and have been on 6m this morning. Nothing.

My unit is a York PCG4A300752X4

73

Chuck
W4NBO


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On 2/4/22 23:31, Jim Brown wrote:
On 2/4/2022 8:53 PM, Charles Plunk wrote:

So maybe I dodged the RFI bullet on this one.

Most radio trash from stuff like this is generated by variable-speed controllers for motors.

73, Jim K9YC
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