[RFI] VLF interference Re: CFLs and LEDs

[Jim P]

I've noticed they 'do a number' on the VLF and LF spectrum; the
band around 60 kHz WWVB comes alive with a number of
carriers when running CFLs (as well as other SMPS!)

JimP // WB5WPA //


----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Koczarski" <ka7ark at ka7ark.com>
To: <rfi at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [RFI] CFLs and LEDs


> The only negative experience I've had with them is the noise they generate
> on my home wiring. I use a lot of X10 controls in my home automation
system
> and the switch for my outdoor porch and garage lights don't run reliably
if
> I use CFLs in the fixtures.
>
> Adam - ka7ark
> http://ka7ark.com
>