So we have one case of interference by WiFi, and another of bricking by mobile phone. This doesn't sound like a 1-off.
Dave.
I offer my sympathies to you guys! This really sucks and now that Kiriakos has a bricked 87V it's hard not to believe it.
I would hope that Fluke addresses the issue. I can certainly imagine situations where you have your meter on at work, get a phone call, put it on speaker and hold the phone near the meter, or lay the meter and your phone on a counter or bench and talk to someone while taking readings. If a simple GSM signal from a phone can brick a really expensive meter, someone didn't do their testing thoroughly enough. If it's not specific to GSM, would a walkie talkie do the same thing (strong signal burst)?
a video review on this should be done. to warn everybody and to open Fluke's eyes (or hopefully pant )
If they fix it, just wrap it in aluminium foil to keep it safe from cell phones AND aliens.
And speaking about video review , I like to see how the similar Metrawatt DMM stands against the same risk.
An active mobile phone standing next to it , 1-2 centimeters next to it (at any direction of the case) and faceplate , will be very reviling .
If they fix it, just wrap it in aluminium foil to keep it safe from cell phones AND aliens.
Hmm, maybe there is something to this "mobile phones cook your brain" theory
Kiriakos-GR, I am no hero so I didn't want to test it with the phone calling
I've tried it!, and can confirm it's real problem. I was not able to brick mine though.
All filmed and edited, blog #112 on it's way...
Dave.
I've tried it!, and can confirm it's real problem. I was not able to brick mine though.
All filmed and edited, blog #112 on it's way...
Dave.
Kiriakos-GR! you are now famous i think, your name is mentioned in the vidz! i think more gals will be into your mail :
I just checked some lists about the GSM frequency , Australia and Greece use both 900/1800 .
But I will put my bet on the 900 one ,
simply because you get more output from any transmitter, always at the lower frequency ..
The mobile phones has an single output circuit and antenna .
At the 1800 , they have lesser output , but cleaner band , so there comes the gain.
I was believe so far that at 3G , the GSM 900 works together with the 1800 , so to double the data bandwidth , on Daves video it looks that its not working that way ...
If it was , the GSM it should continue to cause trouble on the 87-5 .
Another explanation could be , that I do have right , but when the 3G gets active , there are both frequencies in use , but at an very lesser output.