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

[Michael Connolly]

Let us know your results

> On August 22, 2018 at 8:14 AM "Marcelo D. Gentinetta via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
>
> 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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