[RFI] RFI to new photoelectric smoke detector

Tom Thompson tlthompson at qwest.net
Tue Nov 6 11:47:44 EST 2012


I had the same problem with several CO detectors.  I finally found a 
brand that did not have the problem from Kidde.  The model number is 
KN-COB-B but it is a CO detector not a smoke detector.
Tom  W0IVJ


On 11/6/2012 5:59 AM, roncasa wrote:
> On 11/05/2012 11:44 PM, Kelly Johnson wrote:
>>> 3.  Install internal shielding in the detectors (which will probably 
>>> void
>>> the warranty and may result in non-operation - not a recommended 
>>> approach)
>>>
>>>
>
> Why?
>
> There is a small opening to detect smoke. Simply shielding the 
> remaining unit certainly doesn't void
> any "warranty". It may or may not be the solution but certainly a try.
>
> I never heard of this. Usually a chirp is indicative of weak battery, 
> not RF related.
>
> Ron, wb1hga
>
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