[RFI] Contacting neighbors about RFI

[Hare, Ed, W1RFI]

Ask them if they know about the bulb and that when something is wrong with a high-powered bulb, they can seriously overheat. They will turn it off or replace it pronto.

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From: RFI <rfi-bounces+w1rfi=arrl.org at contesting.com> on behalf of Charles Plunk <af4o at twc.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2022 5:53 PM
To: rfi at contesting.com <rfi at contesting.com>
Subject: [RFI] Contacting neighbors about RFI

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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