[Collins] Solar panel noise

[Sedlak, Rick]

The article mentioned by Jerry, K0CQ, appeared in the April 2016 issue of QST
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201604/index.php#/34
Can Home Solar Power and Ham Radio Coexist? By Tony Brock-Fisher, K1KP
It's possible, with minimal interference from the solar power system, provided you make some modifications.

Then there is the Technical Correspondence that references and offers further insight on Tony's experience
By Steve Sant Andrea, AG1YK, tc at arrl.org
In the September 2016 issue of QST
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201609/index.php#/62
Simpler Solar, SDR Receiver Upgrades, and MJF Tuner Feedback

You will need to login to arrl.org to see these linked items.

Rick Sedlak
N2CHR

-----Original Message-----
From: Collins [mailto:collins-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dr. Gerald N. Johnson
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2016 9:42 AM
To: collins at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Collins] Solar panel noise

Its the switching regulators that are the problem. 
There was an extensive article in QST a month or two ago. 
At least on how to minimize the antenna effects of the wiring and quiet the RF noise.

73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Adviser to the Collins Radio Association.

On 11/7/2016 11:38 AM, Bill Riches wrote:
> Anyone have any interference from neighbor's solar panels and if so 
> what were you able to do about it?
>
> 73,
>
> Bill, WA2DVU
>
> Cape May
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