[RFI] FCC RFI Question

[Dave Cole (NK7Z)]

Absolutely correct...  I try and be as nice, and kind as possible to 
anyone I deal with.  I offer them free filters, I tell them to call my 
Google cell number to test if need be, I never judge.  That does get 
results in 90% of the events.

73s and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Technical Specialist

On 08/15/2018 12:01 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
> I suspect that the attitude used with the FCC/ARRL might play a huge 
> role.  Asking for help and having detailed docs is more helpful than 
> being gruff, nasty, demanding, etc.
> 
> 
> On 8/15/2018 11:49 AM, Hare, Ed W1RFI wrote:
>> It may depend who you contact. Hams that call the FCC toll-free number 
>> may be told that, but if Amateur Radio is mentioned, the case should 
>> be shuttled over to Laura Smith.  Those that work with Laura Smith are 
>> usually funneled into the process ARRL has worked out with the FCC. 
>> The first step of that process IS to work with the neighbor or 
>> electric utility.  In cases involving neighbors, ARRL and the ham 
>> often agree that skipping the "ARRL tries to help first" step is 
>> appropriate.  Once these initial steps are done, it has been shown 
>> that reasonable attempts were made to resolve the case. ARRL helps 
>> establish that the level of and nature of the noise is actual harmful 
>> interference and documents the attempts made to resolve it. The FCC 
>> then sends an advisory letter to the suspected noise source operator.l
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: RFI [mailto:rfi-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Dale Johnson
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 3:14 AM
>> To: Tony
>> Cc: rfi at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [RFI] FCC RFI Question
>>
>> If you make a complaint to the FCC they will tell you to work with 
>> your neighbor to resolve the problem.  In other words you are on your 
>> own.
>>
>> With the unfettered RFI, radio will die a slow death as the RFI 
>> becomes worse, that is unless you live far away from neighbors.
>>
>> Dale, k9vuj
>>
>>
>> On 14, Aug 2018, at 20:20, Tony <dxdx at optonline.net> wrote:
>>
>> All:
>>
>> I was wondering how the FCC measures the level of RFI emanating from a 
>> distant device to determine whether it's above or below FCC limitations?
>>
>> The reason I ask is that the RFI emanating from the device might meet 
>> a certain criteria when measured some number of feet from the unit, 
>> but the bottom line for the ham is whether the noise is still heard on 
>> his or her receiver.
>>
>> That brings up the question of whether or not the FCC deems a certain 
>> level of RFI as "acceptiable"? My neighbors solar panels generate RFI 
>> ranging from S-5 to S-9 throughout the day and even at lower levels, 
>> the noise makes S-9 signals difficult to copy.
>>
>> This video demonstrates how intrusive it can be at S-5 levels: 
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc4uMkWYYBc
>>
>> Tony -K2MO
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