RF Pollution from Powerline

RTL-SDR has released a video showing the HF interference problem from Ethernet over Powerline Devices

Ethernet over Power, Powerline Networking, Powerline Communications or ‘HomePlug’ is a technology that allows you to use any of your household power outlets as an internet Ethernet port, completely eliminating the need for runs of Ethernet cabling. They are capable of high speeds and can be used anywhere in the house assuming the two plugs are on the same power circuit.

Unfortunately, these devices tend to wipe out almost the entire HF spectrum for anyone listening nearby. As household powerline cables are not shielded for RF emissions they radiate in the HF spectrum quite heavily

Full Story - http://www.rtl-sdr.com/showing-the-hf-interference-problem-from-ethernet-over-powerline-devices/

 

One Day Tech Class

Amateur Radio Author and ICQ Amateur / Ham Radio Podcaster Dan Romanchik KB6NU has made some videos available from his one-day amateur radio Technician licence classes

The videos, uploaded to Youtube, are intended for students studying for the US Technician Class Amateur / Ham Radio Licence.

KB6NU's One Day Tech Class: Ohm's Law

The US Technician license allows holders to run 200 watts output in four HF bands and 1,500 watts output on all amateur bands above 50 MHz. It permits the holder to design and build their own transmitters at these power levels, allows then to run their own Repeaters, and permits Maritime Mobile operation.

KB6NU YouTube channel  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvMiYkXm3RDjj9UVvmE-HdADan Romanchik Books on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dan-Romanchik-KB6NU/e/B007V20URI/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1