[RFI] Low RFI HDTV

[Roger (K8RI)]

Gary Smith wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My Dad at 92 is having vision problems and wants a HDTV. I know 
> there's a fair amount of negative press on the Plasma sets a'la RFI. 
> He is a ham so whatever set he gets will be watched by my mother 
> whilst he is enjoying our hobby.
>
> Perhaps someone here with current experience of which sets are known 
> offenders and better, which ones are the least offenders would be a 
> big help. 
>
>   
We had a discussion about "consumer appliances" over the past couple of 
weeks, but I can't find much in there about plasma sets.  "Word is" they 
are much better now than the early ones. OTOH they are heavier than LCDs 
which I prefer. My 144/440 duobander TM-D710 sets right between two 
Samsung 226BW monitors while my HF rig is only about 3 to 4' to the 
right. The HF-440 all mode rig in the shop with the KW amp is about 6 
inches from another LCD monitor.
The main disadvantage I see with LCDs is the screen takes extra care to 
prevent leaving marks when cleaning.  They are more fragile but not as 
reflective.

I'd try to find a store that will let you "try before you buy" although 
you may have to commit to to purchasing *something*.  I purchased a 40" 
LCD HD set with the option that I had 30 days to bring it back and try 
something else until I was happy.

With poor eyesight he's probably going to want bright with plenty of 
contrast which is available in both LCD and Plasma.

73 and Good Luck,

Roger (K8RI)