[RFI] RFI - A Losing Battle

[Don Kirk]

Hi Gary,

Yep, one example W9RE and I use is a guy near him that had the wrong Wall
Wart plugged into a device and he said it was very hot.  The homeowner was
very happy that we found this problem for him.

We tell other homeowners about that case as an example of possible safety
issues.

Thanks,
Don wd8dsb

On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 1:28 AM Gary Johnson <gwj at wb9jps.com> wrote:

> One approach that I’ve used successfully with unfamiliar neighbors is to
> make a safety-related pitch. This is especially useful when you think the
> source is a lighting fixture or something like HVAC equipment. Tell them
> that the interference you detect could be caused by an electrical fault,
> possibly even involving an arc (you’re not lying... you haven’t actually
> investigated yet). Most folks understand the concept of a fire or
> electrical shock hazard, and now you’re offering to help them prevent a
> serious problem.
>
> Gary Johnson NA6O
> gwj at wb9jps.com
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