Overview

EMC and RFI Know How

Many radio amateurs have Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) issues or, as it is more commonly referred to in the US, Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). As a scourge of our time, there's been much written about this topic as to cures, identifying the problems, and much more. "EMC and RFI Know-How" sets out to draw this material together and provide valuable insight into an area considered by many to be one of the most important problems facing amateur radio today.

This 208-page paperback draws on expertise from across the world and includes material from the UK, USA, Germany, Greece, and the Netherlands. You'll find sections dedicated to sources of interference such as lighting, xDSL, renewable energy, air conditioners, air source heat pumps, power line noise, and power supplies and chargers. "EMC and RFI Know-How" also takes the reader through practical ways of defeating the problem of interference. Home constructors are well catered for with the circuit of an HF receiver suitable for direction-finding, a preselector to eliminate interference from powerful broadcast stations, filters to stop breakthrough to TVs, and even a 'QRM-Eliminating' antenna. Advice is also given on how to prevent breakthrough from amateur transmissions spoiling the family's enjoyment of television programs!

The average home contains numerous electronic devices that can potentially cause interference in the amateur radio spectrum. "EMC and RFI Know-How" takes a detailed look at how this interference can occur—and how it can be defeated. This an essential book for every radio amateur's library.

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