[RFI] HDTV: Plasma vs LCD

[Roger (K8RI)]

On 12/26/2012 10:36 AM, Dale Svetanoff wrote:
> Cortland,
>
> Thank you for reinforcing my point about the FCC's deplorable lack of guts
> and common sense with emissions.  The situation for TV receivers, plus the
> general lack of radiated emissions requirements testing below 26 MHz for
> Part 15 devices, sure does raise havoc with HF communications.
>

I seriously doubt it's "lack of guts", although common sense is another 
issue.

If you look at their recent history you should easily identify a trend. 
  Look at what they did with LightSquared, violating their own rules in 
the process. Look at the revolving door from the agency to high places 
in industry.  Not saying they have a conflict of interest, but when they 
have to violate their own rules to please the present administration it 
might lead to an atmosphere of trying to please...well, use your 
imagination.


OTOH shortages of personnel and funds have always been a hallmark of the FCC

Whether it be over regulation or lack of enforcement in specific areas 
it is endemic across many agencies, not that I'd accuse any of them of 
favoritism or wrong doing.  Far from it. I'm sure they "Want" to do as 
their charter says if they were allowed to do so.



73

Roger


> One has to wonder what the story would be if the US was to ever have a
> licensed, active ham as an FCC Commissioner (not likely anytime soon - if
> ever!) who gets clobbered by garbage emissions from Part 15 devices in
> his/her home or from neighbors.  Oh well, worth a few chuckles.
>
> 73,
> Dale Svetanoff, WA9ENA
> Sr EMC Engineer
> E-N-A Systems, LLC
> Specializing in shielding applications, system grounding, and lightning
> protection
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Cortland Richmond <ka5s at earthlink.net>
>> To: <rfi at contesting.com>
>> Date: 12/25/2012 10:53:29
>> Subject: Re: [RFI] HDTV: Plasma vs LCD
>>
>> TV receivers are not tested for radiated emissions below 30 MHz.
>>
>>   From FCC MP-3:
>>
> http://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/measureme
> nt/mp3/mp3-1985.pdf
>>
>> 8.2 Electromagnetic field: 30 MHz to 1 GHz
>> Any equipment to which it is applicable shall be measured for
>> radiated radio emissions from all units, cables, power lines and
>> interconnecting wiring.
>>
>> IMVH (yeah, right)O we could ask the FCC to revisit this standard, now
>> that TV receivers have screens large enough to be significant radiators
>> all on their own.
>>
>>
>> Cortland Richmond
>> KA5S
>> Sr EMC engineer
>> Belcan Engineering Group.
>>
>> On 12/25/2012 2319, Dale Svetanoff wrote:
>>> Mike,
>>>
>>> They most likely DO pass "testing standards".  That shows what a piss
> poor
>>> job the FCC has done with regards to emissions on so many devices.
>>> Remember, the "warning" label on Part 15 and similar devices says that
> the
>>> device must not cause interference and it must accept interference.
> Right.
>>> Per the FCC, you can go tell your neighbor to not use the TV during
>>> whatever hours you operate.  Lotsa luck.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Dale Svetanoff, WA9ENA
>>> Sr EMC Engineer
>>> E-N-A Systems, LLC
>>> Specializing in shielding applications, system grounding, and lightning
>>> protection
>>>
>>
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