Hi George:


>   The key word in EMC is "compatibility".  This implies that electrical and
>   electronic
>   equipment are (ideally) designed so that each can operate normally in the
>   presence
>   of another.  This requires limiting both the emissions and sensitivity of 
> such
>   devices.

EMC?  Ha!

I've replaced the incandescent lamp on my bedside 
table with a new energy-saving compact flourescent 
lamp.  With the lamp on, I cannot listen to even 
the strongest AM radio station on my clock radio 
(on the same bedside table) due to the lamp 
interference.  This must not be the usage 
contemplated by EMC requirements.

My TV and stereo are more-or-less integrated 
(they are in close proximity).  On New Year's Day, 
I wanted to listen to the radio version of the 
football game description while watching the TV.  
With the TV on, I cannot listen to even the 
strongest AM radio station due to the TV 
interference.  This must not be the usage 
contemplated by EMC requirements.

I take my Grundig portable radio with me when I
travel.  Most hotels have sufficient interference
sources that I cannot listen to AM radio, and
sometimes not even FM radio (with lights and TV
off!).  This must not be the usage contemplated 
by EMC requirements.

EMC?  Ha!


Rich





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