Sherlock Ohms: What's the Frequency, Kenneth?

Design News' 'Sherlock Ohms' mysteries are submitted by their readers. They tell stories of electronics posers and how the e-sleuths solve them. I only link to ones that RF Cafe visitors might enjoy. This one is a good reminder of unintended consequences of outdated government regulations and how fear of nonconformance can in and of itself result in nonconformance.

Posted April 2013

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