[RFI] Mercedes Sprinter Charger RFI

[James Jordan]

" The owner claims he needs
to charge constantly to avoid damage to the lithium batteries."
Be that as it may be, it doesn't give him the right to create RFI. Take the
Sprinter back to the dealer.
Electric is a new vehicle and is not exempt....
Good luck,
73,
Jim K4QPL


On Sun, Feb 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM Jim McCook <w6ya at cox.net> wrote:

> 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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