1+ Hours With Q&A
Presenter: Jeff Stuparits, W4DD
Jeff is retired from Verizon Wireless, where he worked in the Advanced Technology Group on spectrum issues, including spectrum optimization and FCC spectrum auctions. In addition to his 20 years in wireless communications, earlier in his career he worked in Telephone Operations and Air Defense Communications. Jeff’s background includes an EE, an MBA, and he is a licensed PE. Additional information about Jeff can be found on his QRZ web page or the August 2022 QST Member Spotlight.
Forum Description: Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) can be generated from many different devices and can decrease or totally eliminate your ability to hear stations on your HF or VHF transceiver. In today’s modern world of numerous electronic devices in and around our homes, it’s not a matter of if you have RFI but how many devices are generating it and how significantly is it interfering with your Ham Radio receiving ability. It can also affect other communication services like AM radio, FM radio, Over-the-Air TV, DSL Internet, public safety communications, and even cell phones.
Jeff became interested in RFI about 20 years ago when RFI affected his ability to enjoy ham radio for contesting, weak signal work, and QSO’s. In addition to providing information on locating RFI, he will also have a few pieces of hardware for show-and-tell and discuss how he approaches RFI problems.
Presentation Topics
- What Is RFI?
- Do You Have RFI?
- Tools
- 3A: Simple Tools and Techniques
- 3B: Much Better Tools
- Examples
- Clearing Distance Guidelines
- Results
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