Something went out of spec - could be a resistor or capacitor, or a
adjustment potentiometer, or a mechanical connection or device ...
it is not unusual for things to get noisy over time ... locating
and repairing the source can be an adventure.
> Peter Laws wrote:
> On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 21:19, Peter Laws<plaws0@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a WaterFurnace Envision and I don't hear it. Or at least if
>> there is RFI, it's not enough to bother me.
>>
>> I hear my Whirlpool Duet washing machine (oh, do I hear it).
>>
>> But the heatpump is quiet. Looking at the specs, though, it seems to
>> have a variable-speed fan. Maybe they shield? They have extensive
>> documentation on their site if folks are interested.
>
>
> WaterFurnace was installed Fall 2007. Very happy with the energy
> results (all-electric house and only three bills over $100 since it
> was installed). NO RFI attributable to the system ...
>
> Until last night. Local 10-m net, conditions very quiet on 28445, but
> no quieter than a number of other nights. Very distinct noise just as
> the fluid pump started just before the main unit started up. Stayed
> on the duration of the cycle.
>
> I did not explore other bands or freqs, but will have the opportunity
> this weekend during RTTY Roundup.
>
> So, what changed? I haven't changed anything with the antennas or the
> rig since last week's net, in fact, I'm not sure I've had the rig on
> even to listen. I doubt the noise was there previously but buried as
> this particular noise is quite distinct as the unit starts the cycle
> and it was immediately obvious that it was the heatpump since the
> radio room is steps from the furnace closet.
>
>
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