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
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