[EIDXA] SOLVING RADIO AND TV INTERFERENCE COMPLAINTS

[Jim Spencer]

REDUCE THE TIME & EXPENSE OF SOLVING RADIO AND TV INTERFERENCE COMPLAINTS 

 

By attending the Cedar Rapids Power Line Interference Workshop

 

Presented by RFI Services

 

Utilities are under tremendous pressure to cut costs while improving customer loyalty. This course provides comprehensive classroom demonstrations and hands on field experience that will reduce the time spent on interference complaints. 

 

You will: Perform the most efficient methods of pinpointing and eliminating power line, BPL and customer owned electrical interference sources. Improve your efficiency using your old and new equipment. Recognize the difference between inside and outside noise sources starting with the first phone contact. Understand the causes and how to eliminate them. Recognize the complaint source from other noises in the area, eliminating the cost of performing unnecessary repairs. "Only Fix The Problem Affecting The Customer."

 

This workshop is for technicians, linemen, engineers, and operations & management personnel responsible for solving RFI/TVI & BPL problems. Including those involved with the design, operation, maintenance & construction and training on Utility T&D, Substation, BPL, Cable TV, Telephone systems and customer information personnel.

 

The group will locate actual power line interference sources while field demonstrating a variety of methods and equipment. If your company uses, manufactures, sells or has the need for interference locating techniques or equipment, you don't want to miss this opportunity. Be a part of the most effective and interesting classroom and field training available.

 

About your instructor: Mike Martin owns and operates the RFI Locating & Training firm called RFI Services. He has been locating interference sources and training utility service providers full time for over 25 years and solves hundreds of interference complaints a year. He evaluates all the locating equipment on the market and makes recommendations to the manufacturers for improvements. Mike has received acknowledgments in publications such as AC Power Interference Handbook * IBEW Journal * T&D Magazine * Journal of The American Radio Relay League. Mike is multi-licensed by the FCC and considered to be the most experienced Interference Investigator in the country.

 

AGENDA (Condensed):

What causes interference; The most common sources & how to recognize them; Locating equipment & techniques; Actual field Locating; Correction and Prevention; Stop replacing insulators and transformers; Repair only the source causing the complaint; Customer sources and how to locate them; Identify inside sources from outside sources.

 

Quotes from previous workshops:

The problems, equipment and solutions all presented in a, what really works presentation, not just theory. If you want to learn about solving RFI/TVI problems, this workshop is a must. * We were having a difficult time locating sources affecting our BPL system. Mike put an end to our locating difficulties. * Very informative. Mike took a highly technical, complex subject and made it simple and easy to understand. It made me realize we can do much more for our customers. * The entire class was great. It was great to have instructors who not only knows the material, but also works the job full time. * Mike is very organized and keeps you interested. A very good and inspiring speaker. * Since the last workshop, my job has become a real pleasure, instead of the "dreaded" assignment. It was even better this time. * The guess work and lengthy work requests are a thing of the past, quick and accurate locating from now on. * Wonderful and in depth information for finding and eliminating power line noise sources.* The course and instructor are A+.* This was the most cost effective training we've ever had. * There wasn't a tired eye in the class. It was extremely interesting. * The most applicable training we have ever had. We've had the equipment and now we know how to use it. * Mike was able to communicate to the engineers and linemen, covering the theory and practice very well. *

I was amazed at the speed in which Mr. Martin located the sources of our complaints. He continues to be a valuable resource.

 

Workshop includes: The most beneficial training available, handouts, class & field materials, great lunch and a Certificate of Completion. 

 

Location Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa          April 4th & 5th, 2005

 

Registration Fee is still $995.00 per person. Checks and Credit Cards Accepted

 

For Details Visit www.rfiservices.com or Contact:

RFI Services, Mike Martin   6469 Old Solomon's Island RD. Tracy's Landing MD 20779

Tel 240-508-3760   Fax 410-741-5153   mike at rfiservices.com