If Ofcom really want to help ham radio operators they could do more to ban or restrict power network adapters and the multitude of other gadgets that leak QRM all over the airwaves.
Bring back the Radiocommunications Agency. Ofcom is a behemoth that has its fingers in too many pies to be an effective regulator.
Same in the US. There are at least 3 power transformers within a few hundred feet of my QTH and they totally wreck every signal in those directions, especially when there is high humidity or rain. It's obvious they have failed but no amount of complaining has gotten them fixed for over 15 years.
My bud had the same issue. Several shots from his.45 ACP, and guess what - the next day they replaced the transformer!
You know you can just talk to the utility company. There are some who need prodding from the F.C.C, but if you approach it correctly, as in "I think there is arcing in your transformer" then point out the liability risk. Anyhow, most utilities are pretty helpful in trying to quiet things down.
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If Ofcom really want to help ham radio operators they could do more to ban or restrict power network adapters and the multitude of other gadgets that leak QRM all over the airwaves.
Bring back the Radiocommunications Agency. Ofcom is a behemoth that has its fingers in too many pies to be an effective regulator.
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Same in the US. There are at least 3 power transformers within a few hundred feet of my QTH and they totally wreck every signal in those directions, especially when there is high humidity or rain. It's obvious they have failed but no amount of complaining has gotten them fixed for over 15 years.
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My bud had the same issue. Several shots from his .45 ACP, and guess what - the next day they replaced the transformer!
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My bud had the same issue. Several shots from his .45 ACP, and guess what - the next day they replaced the transformer!
You know you can just talk to the utility company. There are some who need prodding from the F.C.C, but if you approach it correctly, as in "I think there is arcing in your transformer" then point out the liability risk. Anyhow, most utilities are pretty helpful in trying to quiet things down.