[RFI] Mercedes Sprinter Charger RFI

Jim McCook w6ya at cox.net
Sun Feb 2 19:47:59 EST 2025


I just tracked a new, intense RFI source to my neighbor's brand new 
Sprinter, about 150ft from my tower.  When he removed the charger the 
RFI disappeared.  The RFI covers most HF bands, on 15m has broad, moving 
S-7 peaks on my K3 (calibrated S-meter).  I assume it's an unfiltered 
switching supply.  Has anyone had experience with such chargers of the 
Sprinter or other electric cars?  Do Tesla chargers emit such RFI?  Are 
analog chargers available for electric cars? The owner claims he needs 
to charge constantly to avoid damage to the lithium batteries.    Jim W6YA


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