[RFI] Local RFI...

[Dave Cole]

On Mon, 2016-09-05 at 12:33 -0700, Kenneth G. Gordon wrote:
> Well, I am requesting advice from the group: I recently reinstalled my
> 57 foot vertical here 
> (1/2 of a W3DZZ dipole set on end, with radials), after finally
> completing the addition to our 
> home which required the antenna's removal.
> 
> Since I have put the antenna back in operation, I am finding some
> "interesting" RFI issues. 
> 
> For one, the arc-fault interrupter (I hate those things!!!) in our new
> bedroom keeps tripping 
> whenever I am on 40 meters, and my wife's computer loses contact with
> its keyboard, and 
> sometimes the mouse, when I am on 20 meters. In addition, my wife's
> computer monitor 
> shows interference.
> 
> Yet my own computer which is in the same office, doesn't appear to be
> being bothered.
> 
> In fact, the stupid AFI tripped when I was operating on 40 meters even
> with my temporary 
> low dipole.
> 
> So, advice? Suggestions? Stab in the eye with a sharp stick? Go away,
> Kid, you bother me?
> 
> Ken W7EKB
> 

See:

http://goo.gl/To4cfm

This is a shortened Google URL...  Not a drive by virus inserter...  The
phone number for who to contact is at the bottom of the article.

Many thanks to the ARRL for doing the homework on this, and setting
things right!  


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73's, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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