[RFI] Fwd: Contacting neighbors about RFI

[Charles Plunk]

Thanks Ed. Thats a good idea. If they care so little as to not turn it 
off, then I will just filter it out until it dies. The shed is in sad 
shape. Rotten shingles, etc. Could very well be a fire hazard. At least 
I would have tried.


Chuck
W4NBO



On 1/23/22 17:40, Hare, Ed, W1RFI wrote:
> 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
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> *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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