Re: LF: They don't like it up 'em, they do not like it up-'em

[David Hine <evad_hine@yahoo.co.uk>]

Interesting, apparently the new 'smart' meters can be hacked remotely by persons with the required knowledge, kit and info -much less risk of getting caught than with the old meters, as direct access and physical tampering are not now required -so they are not so 'smart' -another unwanted 'spy in the house' thing!!!!

Dave.

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From: Andy Talbot <andy.g4jnt@gmail.com>
To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org; rsgb_lf_group <rsgb_lf_group@yahoogroups.co.uk>
Sent: Thursday, 11 August 2016, 10:19
Subject: LF: They don't like it up 'em, they do not like it up-'em

I've just been trying to use my new Smart Meter to measure the mains power consumption of on of my 137kHz transmitters,  the QRP 180 Watt linear Tx.  

I took the display unit out to the shed where the Tx resides and fired up the RF.  As soon as I touched the touchscreen controls, instant lockup of the display unit.   Fortunately it had a master reset button.

It certainly  wasn't happy with high E-field, as , I'm sure any touchscreen won't be

Andy  G4JNT