[RFI] Any RFI issues with Amana AMVC96 Furnace?

[Jim Brown]

Dave has given good advice. I'll add that variable-speed motor 
controllers are a well known cause of RFI.

73, Jim K9YC

On 7/7/2017 9:13 AM, Dave Cole wrote:
> If it were me, I would not rely on past reports. manufactures change 
> specs, change parts suppliers, etc...
>
> I told my heating company when I replaced my heater, that I did not 
> care what they installed as long as it did not generate RFI, above a 
> set level on my radio.
>
> I also had that written into the contract, and that if it did, they 
> had two months to solve it, or replace the unit.
>
> This caused them to do their homework in advance of suggesting a unit 
> to me.  We took S meter readings on all bands, and I gave them a 
> copy.  I got a RFI quiet heater.  No variable speed fan. I'm OK with 
> that.  As per the installers, it turns out most manufactures have a 
> non variable speed option.
>
> Get it in writing!  Don't trust a handshake.
>
> 73s and thanks,
> Dave
> NK7Z
> http://www.nk7z.net
>
> On 07/07/2017 08:22 AM, George VE3YV wrote:
>> Time for a new furnace.  Does anyone have any RFI experience, 
>> positive or
>> negative, with an Amana variable 2-speed gas furnace?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> 73, George VE3YV / K8HI
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