[RFI] LEDs etc

[Mike Ryan]

I think I will call Consumer Report Magazine and offer to send one of these 
12v AC low voltage exterior landscaping bulbs that came from Lowes.  Perhaps 
they will agree to test it and at some point, offer to slam it in some 
future issue....might be an 'attention getter' on a number of levels.
-Mike

-----Original Message----- 
From: Patrick
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:46 PM
To: wa3afs at nycap.rr.com ; RFI at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [RFI] LEDs etc

I've sent CR enough subscription money over the years for them to
entertain an email from me.  Lately they have tested LED lamps
(incandescent replacements, Edison based 120vac) with no mention of RFI,
or radio noise, etc.  They have consistently rated plasma sets highly
with no RFI mentioned.  It's not on their list.

What would you propose to say in your email to them that might be
understandable to the staff that screens email?  The meaning of RFI is
probably not known to anyone but a ham or electronic engineer.

Pat
wa4tuk

On 2/13/2014 3:35 PM, wa3afs at nycap.rr.com wrote:
> One recommendation:
> Each and every ham who has a subscription to Consumer Reports should 
> contact Consumer
> Reports and request that they test every electronic device for RFI 
> radiation.
>
> I have sent messages several times, but we need lots of 'multiples'. 
> before they will take
> action.  Whether it is a Plasma TV, a washing machine, or a LED light 
> device, each should
> be tested and documented.  Maybe that would help (even if it is just a 
> mention).
>
> 73
>    Bruce,. WA3AFS
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