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Although it's possible that RF is triggering the alarms, I think it's
highly unlikely in this case for the following reasons: 1. Battery operated alarms are physically small, so they make very poor receiving antennas. That inherently makes them pretty immune to RF. 2. Although it's possible that one particular design might be particularly sensitive, it's unlikely that several quite different ones would be equally sensitive. 3. Typical amateur operating habits usually involve a comparatively long period of operation at one frequency and direction. A few chirps per day doesn't fit this pattern. So I think you're looking in the wrong place for the problem. But I sure don't know where you should be looking. I've had an ionization alarm trigger from such things as steam from a nearby bathroom when someone takes a shower, but I'd be surprised if it would get thick enough to trigger a photoelectric alarm, or widespread enough to trigger multiple alarms. But there are probably some resources on the web which can help you sort it out. Good luck! Roy Lewallen, W7EL |
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