[ARC5] externally generated noise from switching controllers.

[Michael Bittner]

Supposedly there are light dimmers available that do not generate RFI. 
Anyone know who makes these and where they can be bought?  If I can obtain 
some, I will give them to my neighbors.  Mike, W6MAB


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leslie Smith" <vk2bcu at operamail.com>
To: "Bob Macklin" <macklinbob at msn.com>; "Discussion of AN/ARC-5 military 
radio equipment." <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 1:38 PM
Subject: [ARC5] externally generated noise from switching controllers.


> Hello group,
> I subscribe to a newsletter from NXP semiconductors.
> The newsletter describes or advertises new products - devices, chips, 
> application notes.
>
>
> Here is the latest:
> SSL2103 - SMPS controller IC for dimmable LED lighting
>
> This chips is a switching regulator, fed directly from the rectified 
> mains.
>
> I ask (we all know the answer):
> What will happen to your nice quiet RAK and RAL receivers when these noisy 
> critters are installed in every house in every suburb?
>
> I say the noise from a switching LED controller will make a 12K8s as quiet 
> as the central Australian desert at mid-day. (it's very quiet in the 
> desert at mid-day).
>
> Is there nothing we can do so stop such lunacy on a city-wide scale?
>
> Yes, this is off-topic, but it's something of interest to all, I'm 
> certain.
>
> Les
> formerly VK2BCU
>
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