[RFI] A note from Sangean about switching power supplies

[Dave Cole]

The unfortunate side affect should be a substantial fine to Sangean.

Howard Lester wrote:
> I’m looking through the online operating manual for a Sangean AM/FM radio I’m interested in buying, and I came across this little note in the Cautions section. I didn’t know about the “background” cited, and I do find Sangean very responsible to print this.
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> Howard N7SO
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> VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
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> Sangean suggests that you keep your AC Adapter at least 12 inches away from the radio while listening to the AM Band.
> Your Sangean Radio is powered by an AC adapter which is a “switching” or “switch-mode” type. The DOE (Department Of Energy) has a Federal mandate requiring all manufacturers to use this type of power supply. This newer power saving technology has the unfortunate side effect of causing interference to the AM radio band.
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