[RSM] In the dark

[Tom Haavisto]

Hi Marion



Off hand, three possibilities come to mind: Sitting in the dark is NOT an
option!


1) You have a serious electrical problem in your home. There could be a
loose wire, or the radio shares the same circuit as the light. This sounds
like a rather serious/urgent issue to get resolved. Some further testing is
required.


2) You are getting radio frequency energy into the light – happens when
transmitter is activated. I would replace the light with an LED fixture. It
will save electricity, and should solve the problem.


3) It may be a bad ballast in the light fixture. See option 2.


If Cary is unable/unwilling, I would call an electrician. Yes – it may cost
a few dollars, but harmony on the home front is priceless – worth a few
dollars to hire profession help.


Tom



On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 10:13 AM, Marion Yarema <mlyarema at gmail.com> wrote:

> I keep asking VE4EA ( aka Cary) to find us a solution, but it hasn’t
> happened yet ...so I am appealing to you folks for an answer. Every time
> there is a radio contest ( or he even operates),  the kitchen light
> (fluorescent) makes radio noise, so I have to be a supportive wife and sit
> in the dark if I want to be in my kitchen! This does not make me happy! I
> am very willing to replace the light with something compatible and not
> noise making for radio operating..but need some guidance. What do we buy?
> There must be an answer!  Anyone who has been in our kitchen knows how
> bright it is...and I want (need) as much light as I get now. I anxiously
> anticipate your suggestions!
>
> Marion
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