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Home My WebLink AboutCUP 238; Joseph Pevney; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (2)STATE OF CALIFORNIA Edmund G. Brown. Jr.. Governor CALIFORNIA COASTAL ZONE CONSERVATION COMMISSION SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COMMISSION 666 E. OCEAN BOULEVARD, SUITE 3107 P. O. BOX 1450 LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90801 (213) 33KKMX (714) 846X3643 590-5071 - ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT Application Number: Name of Applicant:Joseph PevneY 21419 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, GA 90265 Development Location:20863 Big Rock Drive .Malibu, CA Development Description: -Erection of a 54' high amateur radio tower on a lot containing a single-family dwelling. The antenna is a retractable type; retracted height is 24'. ' 1. In accordance with Section 27422, Public Resources Code, the Executive Director on behalf of the South Coast Regional Commission finds that said development will not have a substantial adverse environmental or ecological effect and is consistent with code, Sections 27001 and 27302. 2. Wheref ore r administrative permit is approved. A» That this permit shall not become effective until the attached verification of permit has been returned to the South Coast Regional Commission upon which copy all permittees have acknowl- edged that they have received a copy of the permit and understood its contents. Said acknowledgment should be returned within ten working days following issuance of this permit. Executed at Long Beach, California October L. 1976 Date 2574 M.J. Executive Director dp/ss PC sd>-+-»tn *> "g § ^ S »2;-« TZ: O — ' AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE •:-^-:-:-:<-: •' 12/25/81 .12/25/86 ;:::-':j6'S'EPH PEVNEY f . POB 1 1 o j r MALIBU CA 90265 " f~)- <1 ( I/ -jt-tfk p—^ \/^ * (LICEN EE &ONAtlJR£] £j^ ~~~ NOT TRANSFERABLE CALL SIQN OPERATOR PRIVILEGES STATION PRIVILEGES UA6HOS ADVANCED PRIMARY FIXED STATION OPERATION LOCATION 11829 MA3ff.IELD:;AVe;;; •Ji_OS ANG Eli£'S:-:;:-'-:.!:;--::::'- '•:••. .C A. " i THIS LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF DnANT ON REVERSE SIDE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 80554 STZ?^. FCC FORM 660 COMMUNICATIONS \K&ty!J JULY 1B78. COMMISSION Xg^^X ANTENNA HEIGHT RESTRICTION ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE POTENTIAL INTRODUCTION One harmful direct effect of limiting antenna height is the dramatically increased inter- ference levels at the residences close to the transmitting antenna. High fidelity and cable television interference is almost always caused by the transmitting antenna's prox- imity to the susceptible equipment. This type of problem is exacerbated if transmitting antennas are limited in height; they are then necessarily closer to neighbor's homes. EFFECT OF DISTANCE Interference to other services and to entertainment devices, in most cases, is inversely proportional to the square of the distance. Each time the distance is doubled the in- cident received power is reduced to one-fourth of its previous value. This reduction with distance is even more significant very close to the source because of the "near field" phenomenon of the source antennas. The near field power increase is somewhat similar to the.greatly increased vibration levels in a car at certain speeds when the wheels are out of balance. This "resonance" causes greater power levels close to the antenna. Using these figures for the case of two homes separated by 50 feet and with the further comparison of an antenna height of 55 feet versus 18 feet, we find that the resultant antenna to neighbor distances are 75 feet and 53 feet respectively. With this change in distance alone, caused by the difference in antenna height the interference causing power level in the neighbor's home is doubled, i.e., (75/53) = 2.0. This ex- ampie illustrates the "distance" aspect of antenna height and its effect on interference causing power. EFFECT OF POLARIZATION CHANGES 1 Amateur radio operators using the standard H.F. long distance (DX) bands 20, 15 and 10 meters usually choose a rotatable horizontally polarized yagi antenna. This antenna resembles a large TV antenna with the elements parallel with the ground. One advan- tage of this antenna is that when it is operated more than one-half wavelength above the ground (30 to 100 feet), the energy leaving the antenna is launched upward at an angle of 30 degrees or more. This is ideal for the radio operator as the energy then is DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY ENG'il BUiLDiNG AND GAFETY 23533 VA CIVIC CBNT1R WAY MAUBU, CALIF. 90265 •. 456-2333 INSPECTION RECORD PERMITS WILL BE VOIDED IF WORK IS STOPPED FOR 120 CONSECUTIVE DAYS NOTE: Do Not Cover WoHj Until Frame, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing HOYS Been Signed. ',; ? ; - APPROVALS BUILDING • DATE lNs*>«ft(^?s STATURE fOUNDATION, LOCATION 1' .FORMS, SETBACK \J. SLAB -/7-7C'n^C_vfc , ' : Pour No Concrete Until Above Has Been Signed FRAME: FIRE STOPS, BRACING. BOLTS LATH. INT. D DRTWALL O LATH. EXT. ELECTRICAL DATE IHSPSCTOR-S SIGNATURE UNDER SLAB WORK ROUGH CONDUIT ROUGH WIRING TEMP. POWER - ' MECHANICAL DATE INSPECTORS SIGNATURE BOILER OTHER COMBUST. & CIRCULAT. AIR. DUCTS. VENTS. ETC, LOCATION. CLEARANCE. ACCESS PLUMBING DATE INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE UNDER SLAB WORK ; ROUGH PLUMBING ROUGH GAS PIPING HOUSE srwHR SEPTIC TANK. SEEP PIT(S) AND/OR DRAINFIELD | • i FINAL APPROVALS DATE INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE ELECTRICAL GAS PIPING MECHANICAL i PLUMBING FIXTURES BUILDING 76I550H2O-CE BO9-CDB 5-74 - 2 - pointed to the ionosphere, a layer of atmosphere 50 miles or more above the earth, from there it reflects back to the distant station. Energy at ground level is substantially re- duced because of this angle of launch. If antenna heights are restricted, the horizontally polarized antenna no longer provides the ideal launch angle that occurs with heights of 30 to 100 feet. This introduces two new problems. The first is that those who continue to use horizontally polarized an- tennas will induce much greater power into neighbors' homes at ground level than would be caused by the reduction of distance alone. This increase is caused by the change in shape of the antenna pattern. Without height the launch angle cannot be maintained and larger amounts of energy appear at or near ground levels. Secondly, many operators may choose to change to the simpler vertically polarized mono- pole antenna. This antenna radiates its maximum energy at ground level!! This lower cost antenna provides nearly as good a field as does the yagi when one is forced to operate near ground level but the interference at a neighbor's home is tremendously in- creased. For the case of two homes 50 feet apart with high fidelity equipment four feet above ground level there is an increase of 40 times in the amount of received power at the neighbor's home. Truly a stupendous increase which carries with it the same ratio of potential increased interference. TJiis^jjTtejrf^rence is, by the: way, heard by theneighbor, not_because._of_defective transjriitt^^ of home electronics entertainmen^de^^'s^m^nufajcturers^t^mcjj^ejthe_"^EtS-HCY^SYJ,?^3 tg^jprotect them against any,.transmitting devicejncludjng. J?°l [?J2»__ fi£^ television, air- craft, or any ptner^sotirce very close to^ the set. CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY Restrictions on antenna heights cause dramatic increases in the potential for interference. The hoped for aesthetic results, from restricting antenna heights, can hardly be worth the problems caused. ( Santa Barbara City Planning Commission Page Three (1) We believe that the principal thrust of the proposed restric- tion is the reduction, for aesthetic reasons, of the height of tele- vision antennas. They represent the largest number, by far, of antennas existing or to be erected. Except for certain "fringe" or mountain-shadowed areas, reduction of TV and FM receiving antenna height may not seriously affect the quality of signals re- ceived from distant stations. The proposed section, however, makes no distinction between these antennas and various types of transmitting antennas which _are far fewer in number. Transmitting antennas, in order to operate efficiently, must be certain lengths and placed at distances above their electrical grounds which depend on the radio frequency of their operation. For example, the vertical radiating element of a standard AM broad- cast station must be 150 feet or more above the earth or electrical ground. The radiating element of a vertical antenna at amateur frequencies is typically 33 feet above its electrical ground, a roof top. A directional antenna (beam) used in Amateur Radio Service communication has an optimum height of about 100 feet. Typical antennas may be lower, 60-70 feet, because of the cost of higher supporting structures. For those radio services most likely to be located within resi- dential areas, such as the Amateur Radio Service, Citizens Band, or short wave listener, the efficient vertical "whip" and horizontal "beam" antennas will be forced under the proposed ordinance to give way to the so-called "quad" antennas or wire "clothes-line" type of antenna. These types, although not adequate are at least useable at low heights. These "quad" types of antennas are larger in size, have more parts, have higher wind loading, occupy more space and require more supporting structures. The effect could be to replace thin antenna elements (perhaps £-inch diameter metal tubes) pro- jecting vertically or a lightweight "tower" supporting light horizontal elements, with a lower but larger and bulkier construction. These larger, bulkier antennas would be more visible from the ground be- cause of their larger volume as contradistinguished from the higher, less obvious and more efficient type of amateur antennas now in general use. In certain slope areas the lowering of antennas will significantly increase interference problems and be more likely to obstruct views. t The same factors which affect transmitting antennas generally affect long-distance properties of receiving antennas. It would not be surprising if TV and FM receiving antennas are replaced with larger antennas in areas not served by Cable TV or where persons cannot afford to subscribe to Cable TV. It should be noted in passing that this could work a hardship on lower income persons. Santa Barbara City Planning Commission / \ Page Four C. Restriction of transmitting antennas to heights below the optimum height for long distance propagation will seriously impair needed communication in the public service rendered by Amateur Radio, for example, emergency com- munication, health and welfare communications, daily non-commercial general message traffic, communications between families and service-persons overseas.i According to Presiding Judge Edwin Sattherwaite, in Afflerbach, et al. vs. McManus, "The use of amateur radio antennas is not a matter of pointless and idle pastime and amusement. [Their] amateur radio equipment represents a substantial investment in money, time, technical knowledge and skill, and . . . does serve valuable and important utilitarian purposes ... ." (Court of Common Pleas, Bucks County, PA, Sept. 1961). Indeed, the Congress established in the basic communication law an Ama- teur Radio Service for the fundamental purpose of " . . . service to the pub- lic as a voluntary, non-commercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications." (Section 97.1 (a) of F.C.C. regulations). The other bases cited by these regulations include contribution to the advancement of radio technology, creation of a pool of skilled operators, technicians and electronics experts and enhancement of international goodwill. »• The Amateur Radio Operators through the Amateur Radio Emergency Ser- vice (ARES) organization within this community have responded to the federal directive by supplying emergency communications to support agencies at all levels of government. This includes: (1) Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Services for which Amateur Radio is a recognized integral part; (2) American Red Cross; (3) Los Padres Search and Rescue; (4) U.S. Coast Guard; (5) Salvation Army; (6) California Highway Patrol; (7) Civil Air Patrol; (8) County Sheriff and Sheriff's Aero Squadron; (9) County Fire Department. Attachment B contains a seriesof reports outlining the need for and contri- butions of Amateur Radio Operators in serious local emergencies such as recent fires, earthquake, lost child searches, downed aircraft searches, and others. Santa Barbara City Planning Commission Page Five Through local fixed repeater stations connected to telephones, mobile amateurs call in highway emergencies via "911" from on the scene. The Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club conducts training in radio/electronics to train new operators and improve the skills of experienced ones. The Santa Barbara Electronic Interference Committee solves problems of interference brought about because many present home entertainment devices are not sufficiently protected against unwanted signals from legally operajtod^r^nsmitters of all types. l^^t. 'Operators in this community, as in most, are heavily involved in international communications, handling "phone patches" between Ameri- cans in remote places such as the South Pole, ships at sea, or the Aleutian Islands and their families here. International goodwill is en- hanced by handling emergency communications and requests for assis- tance from foreign embassys and amateurs at the site of natural calamity such as the Managua, Nicaragua earthquake. Message traffic is handled with U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army and Marines overseas and domestically through the Military Affiliated Ama- teur Radio System (MARS). In the event of national emergency, the Amateur Radio Operators participating in the MARS network are directed to assist with military communications. In addition to military communications. Amateurs provide the local Civil Defense (CD) organization with emergency communications service through the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES). Local operators provide daily (including weekends and holidays) systematic message-handling for third parties, those persons who are not amateur operators. Through the National Traffic System, these "radiograms" are transmitted to points in the United States and over- seas. The preceding paragraphs enumerate many of the public service activities of Santa Barbara Radio Amateurs, all of which are provided at no cost to the cjtizens and government agencies of this community. II ...„.»---" '" * ' -. •• |'-' To become and maintain an emergency-prepared amateur radio operator requires considerable knowledge, continuing study and on- the-air practice. The Amateur Radio Service to provide the public service needed and required of it must have viable "fixed" as well as mobile stations. The ability to communicate well over appropriate distances requires the installation of optimum antennas at heights which will significantly exceed the height limitations of the proposed restriction in all zones. For the reasons given in Paragraphs 1.A and 1.B above, the proposed restrictions will seriously impair the Interference is a complex problem. However, persons experiencing interference to their home electronic equipment tend to simplify the prob- lem in a way that is unfortunate for the radio amateur. They blame the transmitter. The League has published a book entitled Radio Frequency Inter- ference (Second Edition) which is all about the problem — how to identify and cure it in your transmitter, your neighbor's TV, Hi-Fi/stereo, radio, in CB radio, and in cable television. One section of the book is repro- duced here. It is the Consumer Products RFI Assistance List, a list of manufacturers of electronic equipment who have volunteered information about solving RFI problems experienced by their products. Radio Frequency Interference costs $3 and may be purchased by your local ARRL book dealer or directly from ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111. The Consumer Electronics Croup of the Electronics Industries Association (E1A) also publishes interference handbooks on tele- vision interference and audio rectification. These booklets are written for the consumer electronics service technician and contain many helpful sugges- tions for curing RFI. For further information contact the Consumer Elec- tronics Croup /Electronic Industries Association, 2001 Eye Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006. Consumer Products RF! Assistance List If you are experiencing an RFI or TVI problem, contact the manufacturer at the address listed below. The companies listed have volunteered the information and should be willing to help. This list was developed by the ARRL RFI Tost Group. Special thanks to Hal Richman, W4CIZ. Admiral No longer in business. For parts, tel. 800-447-8361. Akai American Akai products include audio tape recorders, video tape recorders, a-m/fm receivers, speaker systems and related ac- cessory products. Inquiries related to RFI should be addressed to the Customer Ser- vice Department, 800 W. Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90220, or to P. O. Box 6010, Compton, CA 90224, tel. 213-537-3880. "Upon receipt of these in- quiries, we will investigate the situation and, to our utmost, try to resolve the customer's problems." Allen Organ Company When a complaint is received via a dealer, Allen Organ Co. sends the dealer an informational service bulletin on RFI and sufficient components to cover all amplifiers in the affected instrument. This service is offered at no cost to the customer. Refer RFI problems to the local Allen dealer. Inquiries may be made to Mr. David L. George, National Service Manager, Macungie, PA 18062, tel. 215-966-2200. Altec Lansing International Customer RFI problems are referred to the authorized Altec warranty stations located nationwide and denoted by an in- formation card furnished with each piece of equipment. Unusual situations are, at the option of the warranty station, refer- red to Altec Customer Service, 1515 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92803, tel. 714-774-2900, or to the Engineering Department, 1515 S. Manchester Ave., Anaheim, CA 92803, Attention: Chief Engineer, Electronics. Apple Computer, Inc. Apple products include business, pro- fessional", educational, scientific, in- dustrial and home computers, peripheral devices, and software. These products are designed to be compliant with the FCC guidelines covering Class A and Class B computer devices. Inquiries related to RFI should be addressed to any of our more than 800 dealer-operated Level One ser- vice centers. If the service technicians there are unable to solve the situation, they will contact the Corporate Engineer- ing Services. Group. Arvin Industries, Inc., Consumer Electronics Division Customer problems involving RFI should be referred to Mr. John Currey, Manager Engineering Support Group, E. 15th St., Columbus, IN 47201, tel. 812-372-7271. Audio Research Corporation In the event of an RFI problem, the customer may write to Mr. Richard Lar- son, Chief Engineer, 6801 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN 55430, tel. 612-566-7570. Baldwin Piano and Organ Company RFI complaints are usually handled by the local Baldwin service technician. Fac- tory personnel are available to assist a technician when needed. Baldwin main- tains its own staff of technical represen- tatives who travel in the field and may be called upon to assist a dealer technician with difficult problems, including RFI. Several Baldwin Technical Manual Sup- plements are available with specific in- structions for RFI suppression on specific models. This information is readily available upon request. Inquiries may be directed to Mr. Gilbert C. Carney, Manager Organ Technical Service, Baldwin Piano and Organ Co., 1801 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45202, tel. 513-852-7838. Bogen Division of Lear Siegler, Inc. Bogen Division manufactures profes- sional, commercial and industrial sound equipment. In the event of an RFI prob- lem with any Bogen unit, write for the division's free Field Service Bulletin No. 59 about RFI signal interference, or con- tact Allen Guthman, Service Manager, Bogen Division/LSI, Box 500, Paramus, NJ 07652, tel. 201-343-5700. Carver Corporation, Inc. Carver Corporation manufactures high- fidelity components. Problems pertaining to RFI should be directed to the service manager, Mr. Philip Fenner, P. O. Box 664, 14304 N.E. 193rd PL, Woodinville, WA 98072, tel. 206-487-3483. * Conn Keyboards, Inc. RFI complaints should be referred to the local Conn dealer, whether instrument is in or out of warranty. Factory assistance is available to the dealers who are unable to correct the RFI. RFI prob- lems encountered within the term of in- strument warranty are usually corrected by the selling dealer without cost to the organ owner. Contact Mr. Thomas A. Umbaugh, National Service Manager, 350 Randy Rd. Carol Stream, IL 60187, tel. 312-653-4330. Crown International Crown International is the manufacturer of high-end audio products. RFI suppres- sion is incorporated in the design of the product. If a customer should encounter an RFI problem, he may contact the Technical Services Department of Crown International, 1718 W. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart, IN 46517. Curtis Mathes Curthis Mathes products include color TVs and stereos (100% solid state) in port- able, console and combination con- figurations. Customer complaints involv- ing RFI should first be resolved at the retail-dealer level. If not satisfied, then the complaint should be made in writing to the Consumer Relations Department giv- ing all details of the problem, along with the model information, serial number, date of sale, dealer and service history. Each complaint will be handled in- dividually. Write to Curtis Mathes Manufacturing Co., Curtis Mathes Pkwy., Athens, TX 75751, tel. 800-527-7646, Texas only tel. 800-492-9543. Delco Electronics, Division of CM Cor- poration (see GM Corp.) Dumont (see Emerson Quiet/Cool Corp.) Electra Company, Division of Masco Cor- poration of Indiana Electra Co. asks that RFI problems with "Bearcat," its automatic scanning radio, be referred to its service depart- ment at 300 E. County Line Rd., Cumberland, IN 46229, tel. 317-844-1440. Emerson Quiet/Kool Company Mr. Jerome Roth reports that his com- pany has not made TVs or audio devices since 1972. As a continuing gesture of goodwill, however, Mr Roth suggests that customers may refer RFI problems with equipment previously marketed by Emer- son Quiet/Kool Co. to him for recom- mendations, at the mailing address below. Do not confuse this company with Emer- son Radio Corp., which is an entirely dif- ferent, publicly owned corporation. Con- tact Emerson Quiet/Kool Co., P. O. Box 300, Woodbridge, NJ 07095, tel. 201-381-7000. Emerson Radio Corporation Customers may refer RFI inquiries related to Emerson Radio Corp. TV and radio problems to Mr. Dave Buda. Emer- son Radio does not supply filters. The new address is: Emerson Radio Corp., One Emerson Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094, tel. 201-865-4343. Epicure Products, formerly Elpa Marketing Industries, Inc. Complaints are handled with respect to parts and labor on an individual basis. Necessary modifications for RFI are made on a no-charge basis for parts and labor during the term of instrument warranty. Beyond warranty, modification parts are available free of charge. The customer then pays for labor involved in the in- stallation of the parts, Refer RFI prob- lems to Mr. John F. King, National Ser- vice Manager, 25 Hale St., Newburyport, MA 01950, tel. 800-225-7932. Fannon Courier Corporation If any RFI problems are encountered with units in the Fannon Courier product line, individuals should contact Mr. Mike Santana, Vice President of Engineering, 15300 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Mis- sion Hill, CA 91345, tel. 213-365-2531. Fisher Corporation Fisher Corporation asks that RFI prob- lems involving a Fisher product be han- dled as follows: request assistance from the local selling dealer or request assist- ance from the local Fisher authorized ser- vice station (a list is packed with every Fisher unit). Contact with local Fisher agencies is the preferred method of han- dling. Fisher's service coordination group maintains close communications with Fisher authorized service stations and Fisher's Engineering Department, and works under the supervision of the office of the National s'ervice Manager. If the problem cannot be solved at the first two service levels, contact Service Coordina- tion, 21314 Lassen St., Chatsworth, CA 91311, tel. 213-998-7322. Garrard/Plessey Consumer Products Garrard advises the customer on methods that may eliminate RFI. In unusual cases where the suggestions are ineffectual, customers should refer the RFI problem to Mr. Al Pranckevicus, Na- tional Service Manager, 85 Sherwood Ave., Farmingdale, NY 11735, tel. 516-293-2400. General Electric Company RFI problems involving G.E. television receivers should be referred to the nearest General Electric Customer Care Service Operation. If G.E. Customer Care Service is unable to" correct the RFI, the customer should refer the problem to General Elec- tric Co., Mr. J. F. Hopwood, Manager of Consumer Affairs, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225, tel. 502-452-3754. All RFI problems involving G.E. radios, record players and other audio products should be referred to Manager of Con- sumer Counseling, Mrs. Patricia C. Cleary, Electronics Park, Bldg. 5, Syracuse, NY 13221, tel. 315-456-3388. General Motors Corporation From time to time you may have ques- tions concerning the electromagnetic com- patibility of mobile transmitters when in- stalled on General Motors vehicles. To help avoid such questions from arising, it is urged that care be taken to follow any applicable GM service procedures. The local GM Service Manager for the Car or Truck Division whose vehicle is involved should be contacted for information about such service procedures. If you are unable to obtain such assistance locally or if questions nevertheless arise, GM has established a central contact point for all such inquiries. Accordingly, you should direct your inquiries to: Mr. Henry J. Lambertz, GM Service Research (GMSR), Service Development Center, 30501 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48090, tel. 313-492-8448. He will direct your inquiries to the appropriate division or staff within GM and follow up to see that appropriate action is taken. Gulbransen, Division of CBS Musical Instruments, Inc. Gulbransen cooperates with dealers and customers in offering suggested solutions to RFI. Gulbransen does not reimburse the consumer for servicing. When extreme cases are encountered because of the proximity of the transmitter and relative power, however, the dealer may some- times absorb the. cost of servicing RFI problems. Customers should refer RFI problems to the local dealer. Inquiries may be directed to Mr. J. A. lacono, Con- sumer Service Supervisor, 100 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, tel. 800-323-1814. Hammond Organ Company RFI difficulties are usually handled by the local Hammond dealer service techni- cian. Hammond maintains a staff of technical service representatives who travel in the field and may be called upon to assist local dealer technicians with dif- ficult or unusual service problems, in- cluding RFI. Hammond states that the services of the Engineering and Technical Field Service Department under its con- trol are provided to consumer and dealer without charge. RFI problems should be referred to the local Hammond dealer, In- quiries may be directed to the Hamrrfond Technical Service Department, 4200 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639, Atten- tion: Jerry J. Welch. Harman/Kardon, Inc. RFI problems should be directed to Harman/Jardon at 240 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, NY 11797, tel. 516-496-3406. Attention: Customer Rela- tions Dept. Heath Company Heath Co. suggests that, for fastest ser- vice on matters related to RFI regardless of the product line involved, customers may now reach the Technical Consulta- tion Department by either writing directly to that department at Heath Co., Benton Harbor, MI 49022, or by using a new direct-line telephone system to the depart- ment by calling 616-982-3302. Do not write to an individual. Hitachi Sales Corporation of America Hitachi's primary products are TVs, radios, tape recorders, hi-fi components and video tape recorders. Hitachi Sales Corp. of America attempts to cure each RFI problem on an individual basis. Customers should provide model number and information concerning the nature of the problem. RFI problems should be referred to the nearest Hitachi Regional Office. Eastern Regional Office, 1200 Wall St. West, Lyndhurst, NJ 07011. tel. 201-935-8980. Attention: Service Dept. Mid-Western Regional Office, 1400 Morse Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, tel. 312-593-1550, Attention: Service Dept. Western Regional Office, 612 Walnut, Compton, CA 90220, tel. 213-537-8383, Attention: Service Dept. Southern Regional Office, 510 Plaza Dr., College Park, GA 30349, tel. 404-763-0360, Attention: Service Dept. J. C. Penney Company, Inc. J. C. Penney Company asks that customers with RFI problems contact their nearest J. C. Penney store for per- sonal assistance. J. C. Penney Company, Inc., 1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019. Kenwood Electronics, Inc. Kenwood asks that customers with RFI problems take the affected unit to an authorized service center where an adjust- ment will be made at no cost to the customer if the product is properly registered with Kenwood and is within warranty. It is suggested that prior authorization for the return be obtained from Mr. Toshi Furutsuki, 1315 E. Watsoncenter Rd., Carson, CA 90745, tel. 213-518-1700. Lafayette Radio Electronics Corporation Customers should refer RFI problems involving Lafayette products to the local dealer. If the dealer cannot alleviate the problem, the customer may contact Mr. Charles Tanner, Vice President Ad- ministration, 111 Jericho Tpk., Syosset, NY 11791, tel. 516-921-7700. Lowrey Division of Norlln Music, Inc. Lowrey customers should refer RFI problems to the local Lowrey dealer or certified Lowrey technician. Lowrey pro- vides all technicians with technical literature regarding RFI and will provide assistance to local service organizations through its staff of field technical representatives when needed. Inquiries may be directed to Mr. Larry R. Thomas, Director of Product Service, 707 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. Magnavox Consumer Electronics Company RFI problems are usually handled by the local Magnavox Authorized Service Center. Technical assistance in resolving such problems is provided by the Magnavox Field Service Staff through four Area Service Offices. Technicians or customers may refer unusual RFI prob- lems involving Magnavox products to their nearest Area Service Center. In the New York area contact Magnavox Con- sumer Electronic Co., 161 E. Union Ave., East Rutherford, NJ 07073. In the Chicago area contact Magnavox Con- sumer Electronics Co., 7510 Frontage Rd., Skokie, IL 60077. In the Atlanta area contact Magnavox Consumer Electronics Co., 1898 Leland Dr., Marietta, GA 30067. In the Los Angeles area contact Magnavox Consumer Electronics Co., 2645 Maricopa St., Torrance, CA 90503. Marantz (see Superscope) Mclntosh Laboratory, Inc. Mclntosh has a number of authorized service agencies located throughout the country. Customers will be assisted to receive prompt help. RFI and other service-related problems can be directed to Mr. John Behory, Customer Service Manager, 2 Chambers St., Binghamton, NY 13903, tel. 607-723-3512. MGA Mitsubishi Electric Sales America, Inc. MGA is the new sales and service representative for the Mitsubishi Electric Corp. RFI reports from the field, beyond the dealer's capability to resolve and in which MGA becomes involved, are han- dled on a individual basis. All attempts will be made to give customer satisfaction. MGA suggests that requests for assistance be addressed to 3030 E. Victoria St., Compton, CA 90221, or the Service Department may be contacted by telephone, toll free, at 800-421-1132. Mr. Ken Kratka is the new National Service Manager. Midland International Corporation Midland policy remains the same. If any RFI problems are encountered with Midland portable black-and-white and color TVs or audio and radio products, individuals should contact Mr. Dennis Oyer, Vice President Customer Service, P.O. Box 1903, Kansas City, MO 64141, or at 1690 N. Topping, Kansas City, MO 64120, tei. 816-241-8500. Montgomery Ward Service for RFI should be obtained from the nearest Montgomery Ward loca- tion. If service is not obtainable locally, the customer may write to: Customer Ser- vice Product Manager, Corporate Of- fices, Montgomery Ward Plaza 4-N, Chicago, IL 60671. The Montgomery Ward field service organization can call upon factory and corporate engineering talent for assistance in handling difficult RFI problems. Morse Electro Products Corporation RFI complaints related to Morse enter- tainment products may be referred to Mr. Phillip Ferrara, Service and Parts Dept., 3444 Morse Dr., Dallas, TX 75221, tel. 214-337-4711 or 800-527-6422. Nikko Audio Nikko's line of products includes stereo receivers, tuners, amplifiers, combination pre-amp and main-amp pairs, tape decks and signal processors. For information and assistance with any Nikko products, inquiries should be made to Mr. Robert Fontana, National Service Manager, Ser- vice Dept., 320 Oser Ave., Hauppauge, NY 11787, tel. 516-231-8181. North American Phillips Corporation This corporation no longer manufac- tures its own RFI-prone products. (See Sylvania.) Nutone Division Refer RFI problems to Mr. Norman W. Aims, Field Service, Scovil Housing Prod- ucts Group, Madison and Red Bank Rds., Cincinnati, OH 45227, tel. 513-527-5415. Panasonic Company When instances of RFI occur, the customer should contact Panasonic at the following address: Panasonic Co., Divi- sion of Matsushita Electric Corp. of America, One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094, Attention: Supervisor of Quali- ty Assurance Group, tel. 201-348-7000. The customer should provide model number, serial number and information concerning the problem. Upon review of the problem, the customer will be con- tacted and advised where to return the unit for corrective repair. Panasonic will absorb both parts and labor costs in these instances. Phase Linear Corporation RFI problems should be directed to Phase Linear Service Dept., Rick Ber- nard, Service Manager, 20121 48th Ave. West, Lynnwood, WA 98036, tel. 206-774-8848. In-house articles regarding RFI cures are available upon request at no charge. Quasar Company (Matsushita Corporation of America) For a high-pass filter, the consumer should contact Quasar Co., Consumer Relations Manager, Mr. George Datillo, 9401 W. Grand Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131, tel. 312-451-1200. Model and serial number of the receiver and frequency of the interfering signal, if known, should be included with the written request, as well as whether sound or picture or both are affected. The Quasar distributor serving the local area should be contacted relative to any other interference problem that is unique to Quasar products. Radio Shack Customers who encounter unique in- terference problems involving Radio Shack audio products may write to Mr. Dave Garner or Mr. Al Zuckerman, Prod- uct Development Engineers, National Headquarters, 1100 One Tandy Center, Fort Worth, TX 76102, tel. 817-390-3205. RCA Consumer Electronics RFI problems involving both TV and audio products may be referred to Mr. J. J. Sanchez, 600 N. Sherman Dr., In- dianapolis, IN 46201, tel. 317-267-6448. Requests for filters should include model number and serial number of the RCA television receiver. Filter installing charges will be the customer's responsibility. Regency Electronics, Inc. Regency Electronics asks that RFI problems involving their scanner or marine products be referred to Customer Service Manager, Regency Electronics, Inc., 7707 Records St., Indianapolis, IN 46226, tel. 317-545-4281. Rodgers Organ Company, Division of CBS Musical Instruments, Inc. RFI problems involving the Rodgers Organ may be referred to Custom Organ Test Department, 1300 N. East 25th Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97223, tel. 503-648-4181. Rotel of America, Inc. Stereo receivers, amplifiers, tuners and tape decks are made by Rotel. RFI prob- lems should be referred to Michael Gregory, National Service Manager, 13528 S. Normandie Ave., Gardenia, CA 90249. RFI problems will be handled ac- cording to the terms of our limited war- ranty. Sansui Electronics Corporation RFI problems should be directed to Mr. Frank Barth, Vice President Frank Earth, Inc., 500 5th Ave., New York, NY 10110, tel. 212-398-0820. Frank Barth, Inc. is the advertising and public relations agency representing Sansui. Mr. Barth will direct the customer to an appropriate Sansui Service Center. A Sansui representative has previously stated that all Sansui prod- ucts are carefully checked prior to final engineering commitments for susceptibili- ty to RFI. Units are often taken to high- rf-level areas such as New York City to determine any design flaws. Sanyo Electric, Inc. In the event an RFI problem should oc- cur, the customer is requested to take the Region, 737 Fargo Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Wells-Gardner Electronics Corporation Wells-Gardner is a private-label manufacturer of consumer products. In- quiries related to RFI should be referred to the private-label customer whose ad- dress appears on the model-number label attached to the product. Special problems which may be encountered by private- label customers are usually referred to Wells-Gardner, Mr. Harry McComb, Ser- vice Manager, 2701 N. Kildare Ave., Chicago, IL 60639, tel. 312-252-8220. ; Wurlitzer Company The Wurlitzer Company makes available a toll-free telephone line, 800-435-2930, to assist any technician or customer in any and all needs pertaining to the Wurlitzer product. The Wurlitzer company maintains a staff of field service managers who can assist should an RFI problem arise. Wurlitzer Co., 403 E. Curler Rd., DeKalb, IL 60015. Yamaha International Corporation The Yamaha organization attempts to cure each RFI problem on an individual basis. Yamaha supplies all necessary technical information at no charge. If in- terference is caused by design error, Yamaha takes steps at its own expense to remedy the problem. Refer RFI problems to the local dealer. The dealers are kept well informed .and current on RFI countermeasures. Inquiries may be directed to Mr. William Perkins, Elec- tronic Service Manager, Electronic Ser- vice Dept., P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622, tel. 714-522-9351. Zenith Radio Corporation Zenith gives consideration to handling and providing relief for RFI problems on a case-by-case basis. RFI problems should be referred to Service Division, 11000 W. Seymour Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131, tel. 312-671-7550. RFI referrals should in- clude model and serial numbers of the af- fected unit. Customers with a unique, dif- ficult problem may direct a letter to Mr. Richard Wilson, National Service Manager, at the same address. Other Manufacturers Ms. Sally Browne, Director of Con- sumer Affairs, Consumer Electronics Group, Electronic Industries Association 2001 Eye St., N.W., Washington, DC 20006, tel. 202-457-4900, may be con- tacted for assistance or recommendations in the handling of RFI problems involving manufacturers not listed here, or for assistance when the product is no longer manufactured. Bibliography of Published Material on RFI Further information and individual's experience can be found in the following sources. Automotive Hall, M. E., "When RF Upsets Electronic Ignition," Hints and Kinks, December 1980 QST, p. 52. Richards, B., "RFI to Automobile Cruise Control, Part 2," Technical Correspondence, August 1981 QST, p. 43. Bonding, Shielding, and Lead Decoupling DeMaw, D., "Kenwood TS-520S Transceiver," Product Review, May 1978 QST, p. 32. Hartz, P. and Hartz B., "W1FB Advice Solves TVl Problem," Hints and Kinks, July 1979 QST", p. 50. Howey, T. W., "RFI and the Urban Amateur," Technical Correspondence, April 1977 QST, p. 52. Matisoff, B., "Good Shielding Techniques ControlEMI and RFI," February 1981 EDN, p. 123. Wiley, G., "Attenuation of Ferrite Beads," Technical Correspondence, March 1979 QST, p. 38. Computers and Digital Ciarcia, S., "Electromagnetic Interference," January 1981 Byte, p. 48. Cooper, P. E., "Microcomputers and Radio Inter- ference," March 1980 QST, p. 17. Cooper, P. E., "Microcomputer RFI Addendum," Technical Correspondence, May 1980 QST", p. 35. Cowen, J. H., "Trash All Your Worries," August 1980 73, p. 70. Filters and Transmatches Copeland, J. L., "A Simple TVI Filter for 50 Me.," August 1966 QSr, p. 34. DeMaw, D., "Ultimate Transmatch Improved," Technical Correspondence, July 1980 QST, p. 39. Emerson, P., "TVI Filter Resonance," Hints andKinks, October 1979 QST", p. 51. Imamura, K. B., "A Simple TVI Filter," Hints and Kinks, January 1979 QST", p. 50. Maxwell, W., "The Ultimate Vs. the SPC Transmatch," Technical Correspondence, August 1981 QST; p. 42. Randall, B., "Improving High-Pass Filter Connection on TV Set," Hints and Kinks, October 1981 QSr, p. 45. Wetherhold, E. E., "A Ten-Meter Harmonic TVI Filter," September 1967 QST", p. 37. Wetherhold, E. E., "Elliptic Lowpass Filters For Transistor Amplifiers," January 1981 Ham Radio, p. 20. Wetherhold, E. E., "Low-Pass Filters for Amateur Radio Transmitters," December 1979 QST", p. 44. General Bercovi, H., "How to Handle Telephone Inter- ference," May 1972 QSr, p. 46. Frank, J. W., "RFI Cures: Avoiding Side Effects," September 1981 Ham Radio, p. 52. teeming, H., "Hi-Fi Interference — Causes and Cures," June 1975 Ham Radio, p. 26. McCoy, L., "RFI," Beginner and Novice, July 1972 QSr, p. 42. Power-Lint Interference Holloway, R. G., "Power-Line Interference," July 1970 QST", p. 22. Ingram, D., "Power-Lin: Noise — the Cause and Cure," February 1979 Ham Radio, p. 60. Nelson, W. R., "Electrical Interference, Parts I and II," April (p. II) and May (p. 39) 1966 QST". Wallace, V., "Success Story — Riddance of Power- Line Noise," Technical Correspondence, May 1971QST". p. 47. Public Relations Carlson, J. and Pardue, H. W., "How to Handle TVI Complaints," August 1979 Ham Radio Horizons, p. 28. Richman, H. R., "The Amateur and Public Relations," May 1959 QST", p. 82. Rowe, F. D. and Lake, R. E., "Diplomatics,"June 1954 QST", p. 30. Smoke Detectors Cwalina, A. and Norman, D., 'Smoke Detector Interference — Part 2," Technical Correspondence,February 1981 QST", p. 45. O'Dell, P., "SDI — Dangerous Crippler of Radio Amateurs," November 1980 QST", p. 34. Zimmerman, C. E., "Smoke Detector Sensitivity," Technical Correspondence, July 1981 QST", p. 46. Television Interference Bachland, G. E., "Battery-Charger TVI," Technical Correspondence, August 1981 QST", p. 43. Cohen, T. F., "Television Interference and the Citizens Band Radio Service," Feb-uary 1978 CQ, p. 27. Contini, D. A., "Pong Game Causes TVI," Hints and Kinks, June 1978 QST", p. 44. Eichenauer, C., "Color TVI — A Solution," March 1981 QST", p. 22. Harrington, E., "TVI Sleuths at Work,"February 1977 QST, p. 11. Slater, A., "How to TVI-Proof Your Greenhouse," Technical Correspondence, June 1978 QST", p. 41. Tobias, J., "TVI From SWR Indicators and Power Meters," Technical Correspondence, April 1981 QST", p. 52. Zander, P., "More on Color TVI," Technical Correspondence, April 1979 QST", p. 37. Test Equipment and Usage Dieringer, J. P., "Hunting Noise — With a Grid Dipper," July 1977 73, p. 58. Peck, S., "Curing High-Power TVI," Hints and Kinks, January 1980 QST", p. 53. Pitts, J. E., "TVI Locator," August 1978Ham Radio, p. 24. Shriner, B., and DeMaw, D., "A Simple RF Sniffer," Basic Amateur Radio, October 1979 QST", p. 15. Also see Feedback, November 1979QST; p. 17. Books and Booklets Consumer Electronics Service Technician Inter- ference Handbook — Audio Rectification (Washington, D.C.: CES, n.d.).» Consumer Electronics Service Technician Inter- ference Handbook — Television Interference (Washington, D.C.: CES, n.d.)* Ficchi, R. F., Electrical Interference (New York, NY: Hayden Book Co.. 1964). Giving Two-Way Radio Its Voice (Toledo, OH: Champion Spark Plug Company, 1978). IEEE Tutorial Course — The Location, Correction and Prevention of RI and TVI Sources from Overhead Power Line (New York: The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers). Nelson, W. R., Interference Handbook (Wilton, CT:Radio Publications. 1981). Woodward, G. H. and Collins, G. J.. The Radio Amateurs Handbook, 59th ed. (Newington, CT:ARRL, 1981). •Single copies of the interference handbooks for audio rectification and television interference may be ob- tained by writing to: Director of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Electronics Group, Electronic Industries Association, 2001 Eye Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. * COASTAL ZONE CONSERVATION COMMISSION This project has been approved by the South Coast Conservation Commission. MUST BE POSTED PROMINENTLY AT CONSTRUaiON SITE i- ,:Melvin J. Carpenter > fx; ; ;."H" Execuffve; Director •/ '.'^^.'^ ";VV;^'V South Coast Conservation Commission'";