JDCAVE
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- Apr 3, 2011
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- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Phoenix Hunter
- Vessel Make
- Kadey Krogen 42 (1985)
It's been mentioned before here but several years passed by before we discovered the LED lights we installed affected our VHF radios. First I found that after initial contact on channel 16, I could not continue the longer distance communication on channel 9. Hmmmm. But the definitive diagnosis occurred when we discovered the previously poor reception of the weather station improved dramatically after we had switched off the LED lights. I suspect the biggest concern is with longer distance reception. It's also possible that channels are not all affected equally.
So, it's worth checking to see if your LEDs are a concern, even if you think they are not. We will probably live with it for now, as we typically cruise during the day and we can just ensure the lights are switched off.
Jim
So, it's worth checking to see if your LEDs are a concern, even if you think they are not. We will probably live with it for now, as we typically cruise during the day and we can just ensure the lights are switched off.
Jim