[CQ-Contest] QRN from CFL's ?

Steve London n2icarrl at gmail.com
Thu Feb 1 10:24:48 EST 2007


CFL = Compact Fluorescent Light

California is thinking of legislating their use:
http://www.playfuls.com/news_10_11698-Lights-Out-For-Old-Bulbs.html

I love this Q/A from the Westinghouse web site:

Q. When I first used a Compact Fluorescent Lamp, it interfered with my TV. Why 
is that?
A. CFL's may interfere with a variety of devices because they use the same 
wavelengths. If you find that they interfere, move the CFL away, or plug the 
electronic device into another outlet.

I fear this changeover to compact fluorescents is going to happen quickly over 
the next few years.

Anyone have personal experience with CFL's as QRN generators ?

73,
Steve, N2IC


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