[RFI] Contacting neighbors about RFI

Charles Plunk af4o at twc.com
Sun Jan 23 17:53:38 EST 2022


I have been pondering on whether to do this or just wait until it died 
on its own. I triangulated some RFI to a light over my next door 
neighbors shed about 100' from my antennas. Thinks its high pressure 
type. Sodium Vapor, Mercury Vapor or the like, probably 220v. It use to 
be very bright. A electrician use to own the house and built the shed 
including installing the light many years ago. Ramps up for a few 
seconds, then suddenly dies off for more seconds, then starts again dusk 
til dawn. Its not lit, so thinking the ballast or electronics is trying 
to start the bad lamp I am guessing. Worse on 80m by far. Can control 
fairly well with NB on some rigs.

Any advice on asking the neighbors if I can unscrew the bulb? Think that 
will stop it? Rather do that than suggest breakers shut off or wiring 
disconnected.

Thanks!

Chuck

W4NBO



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