[TowerTalk] AFCI RFI?

[w6rgs at cox.net]

Hi Gene,

Several years ago I upgraded the wiring in my home.  California code 
required AFCI breakers for several circuits.  I purchased Eaton AFCI 
units and they worked well, except when I got on the radio.  
Unfortunately, on transmit, they would all trip.  Eaton received lots of 
complaints from other consumers and finally came up with a unit that 
wasn't affected by RFI.  You might consider a call to Eaton tech support 
for an update or speak to an electrician who has recently used this 
brand.  Or, perhaps someone here has had more recent experience than I have.

Best of luck.  Bill W6RGS


On 3/16/2023 9:27 AM, Gene Smar via TowerTalk wrote:
> Gents:
>       I'm having my electric service panel in our home replaced and wanted to ask if any of you have had experience, either good or bad, with code-required arc-fault circuit interrupters and related RFI?  I believe I read somewhere (here, possibly?) that either these or GFCI's were problematic in generating RFI, especially on the lowbands.  I'd like to make sure I don't make things worse for myself by allowing the electrician to install the wrong AFCI design or brand.
>
>       Many thanks.
> 73 deGene Smar  AD3F
>