Remote reading of Gas Meters
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| Aug 31st 2011, 13:54 | |
W8NGATotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Yesterday, I received an post card in the mail that informed me that my local gas company (Columbia Gas of Ohio) is installing an device on the gas meters in my neighborhood that allows them to read my meter just by driving down the road. I am wondering if anyone else has had this device installed and has it's transmitted signal interfered with their ham receivers? I operate 160 through 2 meters as well as 70 cm. Also, I assume that this device would have to transmit its data every few seconds or does it have a receiver in it so that it only transmit when their truck is driving down my street? Thanks, Greg W8NGA Grove City, Ohio |
| Aug 31st 2011, 16:28 | |
W1VTSuper Moderator Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
http://www.thisweeknews.com/live/content/gahanna/stories/2011/01/12/columbia-gas-of-ohio-begins-installing-gahanna-meter-upgrades.html found with google search “grove city ohio gas meter reading” http://www.columbiagasohio.com/en/about-us/newsletter/newsletter-winter/automated-meter-reading.aspx 9. Will the AMR System interfere with my home electronic equipment? It is highly unlikely that you will have any interference from the AMR System. The AMR signal meets all applicable FCC regulations and operates on a frequency similar to other devices such as car toll transponders or portable telephones. As the specially equipped vehicle drives by, it will send a signal to the AMR device on your meter, which then transmits the meter reading data to a computer in the vehicle. http://www.columbiagasohio.com/en/doing-more-for-you/AMR.aspx The AMR is powered by its own long-life battery and does not draw from a home’s electrical system. http://www.columbiagasohio.com/en/about-us/news-room/columbia-ohio-news/10-12-30/columbia_gas_of_ohio_to_begin_monthly_meter_readings_across_northwest_ohio.aspx Zack Lau W1VT Senior Lab Engineer |
| Dec 13th 2014, 09:27 | |
W8NGATotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I just ran across my post from 3 years ago and I am happy to say that I have not heard anything from the remote reading device installed on my gas meter. Greg W8NGA |
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