Isn't it amazing the lack of regulation there now is on this stuff!

Remember my 10-meter interference problem last year that turned out to be 
caused by a faulty computer server power supply in a house a block away?

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Duke, K5XU" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9:04 PM
Subject: RFI Menace Washing Machine


> If this weren't a true story, it would be funny!
>
> K5XU
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> To: "QRP-L" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 12:29 AM
> Subject: [QRP-L] Everyone! I need your help!!! RFI Menace Washing
> Machine
>
>
> Hello All,
>
> After six years of living in RFI Heck, we are replacing our broadband
> DC to Daylight (500kHz to 60MHz and beyond)  Kenmore branded Whirlpool
> high efficiency washing machine!  The machine is an RFI menace!
> Follow the link for a YouTube video to see it in action on a spectrum
> analyzer.    You can pick it up loud and clear on a consumer portable
> SW receiver for two full city blocks from my house.  I don't want
> another one like this one!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjjUOwstofc
>
>
> My request to all of you!
>
> PLEASE take a moment to help keep me out of RFI Heck for another 6
> years (or more).
>
> 1)  If the washing machine in your home DOES NOT cause RFI
> interference please send me a reply with the make, model, and model
> number so I can purchase the same or similar washing machine.
>
> 2)  If the washing machine in your home DOES cause RFI please send me
> a reply with the make, model, and model number so I can avoid
> purchasing that washing machine.
>
> 3)  If you make any jokes about wash boards or laundry tubs,  I will
> find out where you live and donate my washing machine to your
> neighbor...  AND I will throw in the matching RFI dryer that goes with
> it.   OK, you have had your chuckle... this is a serious request.
> Please help.
>
> 4) Same question for dishwashers....  We will be replacing that at the
> same time.
>
>
> I will tally everyones responses and report back what the
> recommendations from the group are.   I know I am not the only one
> with this type of appliance RFI.
>
> We plan to replace the washing machine (and the dishwasher) within the
> next two weeks.   Please kindly respond to my desperate plea!!!
>
>
> Ed,
>
> What do you have in your laundry room?  Any advice based on complaints
> reported to the ARRL?   This the Kenmore washer and dryer that I
> reported to you and the ARRL, the FCC and Kenmore/Whirlpool 6 years
> ago...   I am tempted to ship it to Newington for your use in the test
> lab.   (Either that or I am going to drag it behind my car all the way
> to the dump.)
>
>
> Many thanks in advance.
>
> Mike
> ab2ts
>