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Plasma TV EMI
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by KB3ONA on March 6, 2008
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I recently encountered really bad QRM on 30 meters and below and couldn't figure out the source. It was on all bands 30 meters and below but seemed to increase with the lower frequencies. The noise on 40 meters was so bad I could only hear the strongest stations. Typically it would be S8 to S9 on 40 meters and 20 over for 80 and 160. My antenna is a full wave 40 meter loop, which I've read is supposed to be quieter than most but mine was definitely not. I happened upon the source by accident the other evening when I was trying to listen in on 40 meters and noticed the QRM abruptly disappeared. Upon investigating I discovered the XYL had retired for the night and the new Panasonic plasma television had been turned off - that was the only thing that changed from a few minutes prior. I left the radio on and turned on the television while listening for any QRM. Immediately the QRM was back at S-9. I noticed as the image on the screen changed so did the noise. I moved the television to different spots in the house but no matter where I located it, the noise was always S-7 to S-9. As a result I went back to Circuit City where I purchased the TV and explained the problem. The manager was very nice about the whole ordeal and agreed to exchange the plasma for an LCD. I've never heard of any EMI problems with LCD's so hopefully I can put this problem behind me. I felt compelled to post this information on plasma TV's because I'd hate to see anyone else run into the same problem. There are still a lot of plasma's on the displays at the various stores so think carefully before you buy. I'll enter another topic on the new LCD after some time to let everyone know if I have any problems.
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by N3OX on March 6, 2008
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"I felt compelled to post this information on plasma TV's because I'd hate to see anyone else run into the same problem"
Just be thankful it was yours and not your neighbor's.
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by WA1RNE on March 14, 2008
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Plasma TV's - depending on the brand and model - can cause considerable QRM across 160-20 meters.
As I and others have posted before, adding ferrites to the line cord or other interface cables - even HDMI, component video, etc. - does nothing to help.
The source of the interference is the screen itself which has to do with the HV supply and current waveform that results from igniting the plasma within each pixel - and there is no way to stop it, other than putting the TV inside an RF-tight shielded room or redesigning the TV.
LCD's do not use HV power source to ignite a plasma but instead use HV to fire a backlight which luckily for most amateurs does not result in a harmonic-rich current waveform that runs across all our HF bands.
...WA1RNE
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by VE3TMT on March 17, 2008
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I had heard about RFI from plasma televisions. So I went the route of LCD. I ended up with a Samsung 40" 1080p LCD model number LN-T4061F. The TV sits about 20 feet from the hamshack and I experience no RFI of any kind on any band from this TV. And it has an amazing picture to boot!
On the other hand, my RCA 32" tube TV is an RFI pig. Can't wait for it to die!
Max
VE3TMT
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by W6GF on March 18, 2008
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Are you kidding....I am trying to figure out how to hook an antenna to the screen and key it. I think it would out do my AL-1500. The big screen Plasma Panasonic TV is a prolific RF generator.
George, W6GF
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by WD2AHP on August 16, 2008
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I have heard this is a common problem with plasma tv but not with a sony plasma tv.
http://www.westfloridacomponents.com
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