[TenTec] OT: RFI from Plasma TV?

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Well one pays for what they get and Americans elected to go cheap!

Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Merv Schweigert" <k9fd at flex.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 12:52 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT: RFI from Plasma TV?


>
>> Keep in mind that all TV's sold are required to meet strict conditions of
>> both radiated and conducted types of emissions.  I've previously been
>> involved with this type of testing and know sometimes it's tough to make 
>> the
>> numbers.
> What percentage of electronics sent to this country is tested by someone
> here?  Or are we
> taking the word of the Chinese testers or the company with the contract
> to build there?
> Seems that the tip of the iceberg has melted on toys, food and other
> imports that come
> from China as to quality etc.  And also what is actually being inspected
> here by our own
> inspectors,  what few there are.
> Almost every piece of electronic gear I have bought made in China in the
> past few years
> has caused interference of some type, either to my ham radio or even to
> the TV itself.
> Having worked with the Chinese since the late 80's and even lived
> there,  I can tell you
> for a fact its much worse than what you can imagine.  So dont expect
> everything coming
> from there to be compliant with any US standard,  the only way is if the
> American
> contractor is standing there overlooking all processes.  And some do..
> most dont.
> 73 Merv K9FD/KH6
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