These are ion the same ISM frequency as microwave ovens (2450 mHz as I
recall). Satellite radio is the closest licensed service that may be
affected. A part 15/ISM device may not cause interference to a
licensed service.

BTW, these are the equivalent of 2 microwave ovens running with the
doors open. I doubt they'll be deployed in habitated spaces.

On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 22:54:07 -0400, Dave Holford
wrote:





On a radio related note, it appears LIGHTBULBS may become a source
of interference for wireless networks.

http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/20...0617012210.htm

For those with deficient, URL wrapping browsers:

http://tinyurl.com/328yp

A more permanent solution may be found he

Mozilla download
http://www.mozilla.org/

Netscape download
http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/default.jsp

mike


I recently purchased a pack of the small screw-in fluorescent bulbs and
the package contained a statement to the effect that although they had
been approved by the FCC they may cause interference to radios, wireless
networks, remote controllers etc.

A quick check with a portable HF receiver disclosed that they do indeed
radiate wide spectrum noise, although at a low enough level that I have
not noticed a problem when using an outdoor antenna with co-ax feed.

Dave

Dave