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Shane Hill
(@shane-hill)
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I've been busy lately and haven't been looking at the spectrum, but we started noticing reduced functionality from electrical equipment at our home, including from our wireless phones and televisions.

After checking a spectrum scope, and inspecting the RV parking lot camera system, I confirmed that Russ has switched back on the RV Parking Camera System.  The Interference is back in full force.

We will have to file FCC complaints.  I'll mobilize the residents on Kingswood, Cypress Point, and Doral Ct. who have been having problems as well.  I have talked to them in the past, but held off filing complaints hoping we could resolve these problems and others through our recent efforts to fix Edgewood.

I'm not at all surprised by this.  The board made a big mistake, as this is a violation of federal law.

I suspect this will cost the association quite a bit of money in legal fees.

Unfortunate.  I was really hoping to avoid that.

More detail about the RFI at Edgewood is available here: Edgewood RFI

This is affecting residents within the Edgewood HOA community, and those outside the community.  The RFI is powerful and can travel a far distance.  Public service dispatch radios, like police, fire, medical communications can easily be disrupted by this powerful RFI.  The entire chain-link fence surrounding the tennis court and parking is the transmit antenna.

The faulty emissive equipment is located here, next to the disgraceful display of the Flag.

Edgewood RFI

The Camera system was installed by Mr. Security Camera / MSC Integration https://www.mscintegration.com/

When I investigated this, the interference was so strong that I had to completely leave the RV parking lot area to tune my detection equipment.  Though I had heard of strong RFI causing this problem, I had never experienced it before.  I have over 10 years of experience.

Shane Hill

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Topic starter Posted : 12/10/2024 3:20 pm
Shane Hill
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I have alerted Justin Traud.  He mentioned in the past that he may be given more responsibility with respect to RV parking.  He's the only one that I think will respond. 

Edit:  The first response:

Of course he wasn't told.  We have pointed out before, we don't actually have a board of nine representing our interests.  This hurts renters and homeowners alike.

 

Shane Hill

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Topic starter Posted : 12/10/2024 6:43 pm
Shane Hill
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This interference/jamming impacts more people, more extensively, outside of the Edgewood HOA property than within it.

I find it puzzling that the Board has chosen to involve neighboring communities in this dispute.

This is a clear violation of federal law, and the board was made aware of that fact many months ago. That is why they turned off the offending equipment (only partially) back in ~April.

One thing is for sure.  The Board can kiss any fantasy about a lawsuitor violations for that matter, goodbye.  The board is clearly acting in bad faith.  They have acted in bad faith in everything they have done. 

Talk about noxious offenses.

Now we have at least two significant legal issues affecting large numbers of people beyond the direct participants, and statements are contributing to debate on a topic of even greater widespread public interest.

This is a public forum.


Radiofrequency interference with medical devices. A technical information statement [National Library of Medicine]

Shane Hill

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Topic starter Posted : 12/10/2024 11:17 pm
Shane Hill
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This is the first email I sent to Russell Skutley once I discovered the camera system was the cause of the RFI problems at the Edgewood HOA Citrus Heights:

I mentioned the FCC complaint because I already had an experience with Russ regarding a very electrically-dirty battery charger for a golf cart.  He was hesitant and slow to act, and it required a large effort on my part simply to get him to unplug it.

Russell Skutley actually wasn't particularly responsive on the Battery Charger RFI issue we had suffered previously.  I had to force that issue to get it resolved.  I was hoping for the best here.

Russ never would meet regarding this or any other issue.

Perhaps I could have helped you solve the problem?

Pat Burden never replied to this email.

There are very few emails posted from Russ, because he very rarely replied.

You don't have a functional HOA.  You have a clown show, and I'm becoming more and more convinced these clowns are ripping you off.  You really need to fix this.


"Would Edgewood homeowners want you to enlist my help, simply not resolve the problem, or pay consultants/contractors?  Should I ask them?"

That, my friends, was the spark.  After that, I began to introduce myself to my neighbors.  The revelations followed.

Shane Hill

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Topic starter Posted : 13/10/2024 2:35 pm
Shane Hill
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I want to point out that radio works with photons like light and can be transmitted with unusual or unpredictable radiation patterns.  An electronic device may work fine at the clubhouse or RV parking lot but not work on my second story.

A device may work today but not tomorrow.

It took me quite a while to zero in on the source of the RFI with my detection equipment, primarily because the radiation pattern is significantly vertical, or almost straight up, with "lobes" probably around 40 degrees, skimming my house.  I couldn't see the RFI while walking or driving close to the surface and close to the sources.

This is a real problem that's affecting us at this moment, every second, every day.

Additionally, there is no question as to what is causing the RFI (interference).  When power is removed from the camera system, the RFI stops.

Shane Hill

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Topic starter Posted : 15/10/2024 10:39 pm
Shane Hill
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As seen earlier in this thread, I messaged the Board regarding the return of the RFI.  I have received no further communication other than what I have already posted.

I emailed MSI Integration / Mr. Security Camera of Sacramento, the outfit that sold and installed the cameras to the Association.  I alerted them to the seriousness of the issue.  I have received no response.

In my detailed reporting to the FCC, I want to make it very clear that I tried all possible avenues in an attempt to resolve this issue prior to seeking the involvement of a Federal regulatory agency.


I believe an argument can easily be made that this powerful RFI is targeted harassment. 

Shane Hill

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Topic starter Posted : 27/10/2024 1:04 pm
Shane Hill
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From the October 28, 2024 issue of The Edgewood Voice.

This appears to be the Board's response to the RFI complaints.

Shane Hill

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Topic starter Posted : 03/11/2024 11:22 pm
Shane Hill
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We are getting additional reports from neighbors experiencing problems with Edgewood's RFI.

 

More detail about the RFI at Edgewood is available here: Edgewood RFI

Shane Hill

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Topic starter Posted : 12/01/2025 1:00 am
Shane Hill
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To the Edgewood HOA Board:

There are, in fact, serious problems caused by the Security Camera System RFI.  Multiple people report serious problems with RFI within their homes on Kingswood, Doral Ct., and Cypress Point.  We are drawing up FCC complaints for them. 

You haven't heard these complaints because until I hit 100 houses last weekend, they had no idea who was (is) causing their problems. 

Mr. Security Camera of Sacramento lacks the tools and experience to detect and fix complex EMI/RFI emission problems. You know this, as I advised you months ago.

More detail about the RFI at Edgewood is available here: Edgewood RFI

I can demonstrate this problem at the clubhouse with mobile detection equipment. I will conduct this diagnosis and testing for free using these sophisticated tools.  I have done this many times.

I use equipment that "Mr. Security Camera of Sacramento/MSC Integration" doesn't own or have the qualifications to operate.  I am FCC-licensed.

Are they?

We have already been through this.  We know that the camera system is the culprit.

IEEE Report on RFI and Medical Devices.

Shane Hill

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Topic starter Posted : 22/01/2025 1:30 pm
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