[RFI] LED Bulbs

[CR]

I stand corrected; thanks; last time I looked at illumination it was 
CFL's that DO use RF. Should have known better; I've been working with 
EMC for thirty years.  Time to oil the brain bucket.

And see 
https://www.mail-archive.com/emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org/msg48368.html

Hmm. When are we going to complain about SMPS wall-warts?

Cortland
KA5S

On 2/12/2014 11:33 AM, Bruce Jungwirth wrote:
> LED Bulbs are not a part 18 device. They are a Part 15 device and must
> conform to FCC Class B Radiated & Conducted emissions limits if sold to the
> general public for home use.
>
> As an added note; I personally oversaw the testing and approval of the 3M
> LED Bulbs. They meet FCC class B limits.
>
> Bruce, K0SON
> Retired Sr EMC Engineer
> 3M Company EMC Lab
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RFI [mailto:rfi-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of CR
> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 9:43 AM
> To:rfi at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [RFI] LED Bulbs
>
> This may be a good one to complain about anyway given the broad spectrum
> of interference reported; it will affect broadcast, air to ground
> communications, police, fire and commercial radio reception as well.
>
> FWIW, Part 97 is not where you should look for illumination devices;
> look in Part 18. Harmful interference*is*  unlawful.
>
>
> Cortland Richmond