[SEDXC] RFI LIGHTING

[Mike Greenway]

If I didn’t already have enough RFI to worry about from all the new electronic household devices, this showed up on the Topband Reflector.  I know it had to be just a matter of time before the new age lighting would be generating RFI.  I am all incandescent and intend to stay that way to preclude any more RFI.  I know I will have to stay ahead of the game and keep and healthy stock of them as they are phasing them out little by little.  I probably have enough on hand now to last the rest of my lifetime. HI.  73 Mike K4PI


I bought two  LED  40 watt equivalent 110V. light bulbs from Home Depot that use 
only 9 watts of power, for $9.99 ea. 
 
They seemed like a good deal but cause noise interference on 160m and the FM radio band.
(I did not try other bands.)
 
I like the bulbs but best use them away from your radio station and have someone turn them off and on while monitoring your favorite frequencies/bands.
 
73,
 
jim / W1FMR
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The RF noisy LED bulbs were purchased at Home Depot 
in a special display near the door.
 
Ecosmart™  LED bright white A19  #864 680 for $9.99 ea., 
40 watt equivalent, dimmable bulbs using 9 watts of energy.
 
jim / W1FMR