[Public-List] Radio interference problems from marine LED lighting

[Marcelo D. Gentinetta]

Well,
I just finished rewiring the boat and adding all new interior LED lights including an LED tricolor/anchor light next to the VHF antenna at the masthead. I also installed a new VHF/AIS radio. Yikes! I will have to do the squelch test they describe in the article and see what happens. 
Marcelo
#441 Alegría

> On Aug 22, 2018, at 7:06 AM, Michael Grosh via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> So the electromagnetic  expert engineer recommends try before you buy. Try
> what? How?
> Looks like to make that happen you have to  carry a vhf rig into the store,
> wire up the bulb you are interested in, and play with the squelch
> (mentioned further in the article).
> I'm not seeing that as a viable approach.
> Michael Grosh
> #220
> 
> On Aug 21, 2018 9:44 PM, "Paul Wilson via Public-List" <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> An interesting piece from the American Radio Relay League, quoting the
> Coast Guard. I'd be a little concerned about the masthead LEDs adjacent to
> the VHF antenna.
> 
> LED lighting (as with any electronic device) is supposed to be certified as
> "Part 15" compliant for spurious emissions, per FCC regulations.
> ----------
> http://www.arrl.org/news/us-coast-guard-warns-of-led-lighting-interference-to-marine-radios-ais-reception
> 
> Paul (KI4PW) Slainte #129
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