[Elecraft] [ot] rf from smart meters

[Vic K2VCO]

I have 'smart' electric and gas meters from PG&E. The only HF RFI I've ever detected is a 
very weak 'beep' from the gas meter every second or so on 1820 kHz which was picked up by 
an amplified receiving antenna a few feet away. I've since moved the antenna to about 20' 
away for other reasons and now I don't hear it.

I can't vouch for the meters' intelligence, but at least they are quiet!

On 11/28/2011 10:30 PM, Mike Rodgers wrote:
> Hi Gang, my utility is about to roll out smart meters and it occured to me will it generate rf on hf? It will be 6' from shack. Anyone pulling their hair out over smart meters? I hope not.
>
> 73
> Mike R
>
> Sent from my spy ring
>
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Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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