[RFI] Fwd: Contacting neighbors about RFI

[Charles Plunk]

Appreciate that Dave. The shed is in a state of deterioration and do not 
think its used for anything. Shingles are rotten on it. Thats the reason 
I thought I would just ask them if i could unscrew the bulb.


Chuck
W4NBO

On 1/23/22 17:17, David Hachadorian wrote:
> I had a neighbor with a sodium vapor yard light. The light would glow 
> dimly and then wink out.  After I told him the light was cycling all 
> night, he replaced the bulb and all was well.  Sodium vapor light is 
> orange, mercury vapor is light purple.  They can both be problematic 
> with RFI when they fail, especially on 80.
>
> Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
> Yuma, AZ
>
> On 1/23/2022 3:53 PM, Charles Plunk wrote:
>> 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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