[Elecraft] OT A/C RFI

[Dave Cole]

Thanks Jim!

I passed on the variable speed fan option as a result of the vendor 
telling me I should skip it to avoid possible RFI.

He also said it made little difference in performance...  BTW I have no 
detectable RFI from my system.

73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
http://www.nk7z.net

On 07/18/2017 08:40 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 7/18/2017 6:02 PM, Erik Basilier wrote:
>> Need to replace my A/C, and worried about getting an RFI generator.
>>
>> A few years ago I saw some advice about taming a new unit, and maybe even
>> getting instructions from the manufacturer.
>
> Dave Cole has given you excellent advice, and you should follow it
> carefully. I'll add this additional caution. The "upgrade" in HVAC
> systems (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) is a variable speed
> motor. The controllers for these motors are notorious for bad RFI, so by
> all means, do NOT buy that option.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
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