As a long term WIA member I would like them to have a vision, not just advocacy to govt. If a WIA committee member is asked ‘what do you have on the horizon’ the answer should be exciting and inspiring.
Is there' is concern how Wind Farms and Solar Farms will affect Amateur Radio? People are livid on the attack on nature's vistas, and farming land being destroyed.
Idk, I think people should be able to lease their land to solar companies if they want to, because it’s theirs. I don’t think everyone else should have a say in what they’re doing. We *need* solar power or wind power eventually, people seem to hate nuclear and we can’t keep burning coal. I’m personally a fan of decentralized power with people putting panels on their roofs, but that’s unlikely to be widespread anytime soon since it’s expensive to install and cuts out the middle man.
"AI Overview" "Yes, wind turbines and solar farms can affect radio frequencies and amateur radio use: " "Wind turbines can interfere with radio frequencies and television reception through electromagnetic interference (EMI). The tower, blades, and generator of a wind turbine can all contribute to EMI. The blades can obstruct, reflect, or refract electromagnetic waves. However, modern blades are usually made from synthetic materials that have a minimal impact on electromagnetic radiation. The generator can also be a source of interference, but this can be eliminated with proper insulation and maintenance." "Solar farms can also cause EMI, which can interfere with radio and TV reception. Solar farms can also trigger malfunctions in nearby electronic equipment."
@@NebulaHatesWatchdog agricultural/land providing food, shouldn't be allocated to solar/wind. Plenty of the arid areas, areas where agriculture is less likely that could fit that bill for solar/wind/whatever. Swapping farmland to solar is a dumb thing to carry out. Short term financial gain for these entities, short term and intermittent energy capture whilst weakening food security for the country.
Hayden, I always likened you to a Professor. Seeing you on a stage just reinforces that notion. Cheers mate.
Cheers mate, thanks for the kind words! Not sure I want to be a professor though 😄
I was interested in general electronics at about 11 years of age.
Me also.
As a long term WIA member I would like them to have a vision, not just advocacy to govt. If a WIA committee member is asked ‘what do you have on the horizon’ the answer should be exciting and inspiring.
Hey thanks for this Hayden! Hope you're having a Merry Christmas, Happy 2025 in advance!
Thanks, you too mate!
Is there' is concern how Wind Farms and Solar Farms will affect Amateur Radio? People are livid on the attack on nature's vistas, and farming land being destroyed.
Idk, I think people should be able to lease their land to solar companies if they want to, because it’s theirs. I don’t think everyone else should have a say in what they’re doing. We *need* solar power or wind power eventually, people seem to hate nuclear and we can’t keep burning coal.
I’m personally a fan of decentralized power with people putting panels on their roofs, but that’s unlikely to be widespread anytime soon since it’s expensive to install and cuts out the middle man.
@@NebulaHatesWatchdog Coal is clean burning and readily available in Australia. Efficient centralised system. Covering farm land is Eco Terrorism.
"AI Overview"
"Yes, wind turbines and solar farms can affect radio frequencies and amateur radio use: "
"Wind turbines can interfere with radio frequencies and television reception through electromagnetic interference (EMI). The tower, blades, and generator of a wind turbine can all contribute to EMI. The blades can obstruct, reflect, or refract electromagnetic waves. However, modern blades are usually made from synthetic materials that have a minimal impact on electromagnetic radiation. The generator can also be a source of interference, but this can be eliminated with proper insulation and maintenance."
"Solar farms can also cause EMI, which can interfere with radio and TV reception. Solar farms can also trigger malfunctions in nearby electronic equipment."
@@NebulaHatesWatchdog agricultural/land providing food, shouldn't be allocated to solar/wind.
Plenty of the arid areas, areas where agriculture is less likely that could fit that bill for solar/wind/whatever.
Swapping farmland to solar is a dumb thing to carry out. Short term financial gain for these entities, short term and intermittent energy capture whilst weakening food security for the country.