The RF Christmas Grinch
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse (expect for the RF grinch)
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care (In this case outside lights)
This is where it gets to be fun. At night on 40m FT8 the radio and power supply would turn off.
Hmmmm! So RF in the shack, you would think.
I live in a town home. My neighbor next door put up his lights and ran it across our lower gutters about 60ft.
I turn off my power supply with a remote switch at the outlet. No RF or birdies on the radio.
Turned out his remote was on the same frequency as mine. His is new, mine is 5 yrs old and two different brands. Go figure.
I found it out when I was on the phone and had the rig on. On go his lights and off goes the radio.
I had to try my remote. It controlled his lights. That explains why we were talking he was saying his remote had a mind of its own.
Merry Christmas to ALL !!!!!!!!!