radio while reloading ?

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Posted: 3/27/2009 4:02:14 PM EDT

ive read not to have a radio playing while you are reloading as it may screw up the scales

i dont know if i can handle that much silence for so many hours...

when i do have one playing, its usually 15 feet from my scale and on volume level 2-3 out of 10

is this something to even worry about or not ? no sub woofers just a tiny radio

Posted: 3/27/2009 4:15:32 PM EDT

[#1]

I assume the concern is electromagnetic interference with the, presumably, electronic scale. If the radio is that far away (15 ft) I doubt there is a problem. I would avoid putting any electrical or electronic device on the reloading bench.

You could do an experiment. Measure 10 or 12 small objects with the scale, then turn on the radio and check the same objects again. There should be no difference in the readings.

Posted: 3/27/2009 4:27:59 PM EDT

[#2]

Most of the time I have found that with scales if you turn them on and let them sit for a while you get a mroe acurate reading atleast out of the few that I have played with atleast.

Posted: 3/27/2009 4:30:13 PM EDT

[#3]

i've had a radio on my reloading bench for over thirty years ( not the same radio ) no problems. just pay attention as to what you are doing. jim

Posted: 3/27/2009 4:40:12 PM EDT

[#4]

'60s and '70s rock is what I use to calibrate my Dillon D-terminator. I play a great tune and the scale is right on dead nuts for the rest of the reloading session.

Posted: 3/27/2009 4:44:10 PM EDT

[#5]

I'm old school I don't like the electronic jobbies

Posted: 3/27/2009 4:46:01 PM EDT

[#6]

I've never heard of that. I can't see a radio at low volume across the room affecting anything but your mood.

Posted: 3/27/2009 5:03:55 PM EDT

[#7]

I've had static electricity from my body affect my scales to the point I've had to quit because I didn't know how to stop it. This was in the winter. Maybe someone more experienced than me knows what the crap was going on. Maybe the EMF from the radio is enough if it is close by, I doubt it though, would have to be weird stuff going on.

Posted: 3/27/2009 5:19:46 PM EDT

[#8]

So the radio is a no no and the huge light above you is OK ?

Posted: 3/27/2009 5:34:09 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
So the radio is a no no and the huge light above you is OK ?

i dont have a huge light above me.

Posted: 3/27/2009 5:35:21 PM EDT

[#10]

Only thing I can think might cause problems is a LARGE magnet (like on a sub) near a magnetically dampened beam scale.
The oscillators in a radio might interfere with an electronic scale, but this would be a very rare occurance.
A set of check weights will make you sleep better.
ETA–– A tv or monitor near your scale may cause trouble too.

Posted: 3/27/2009 5:48:36 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Most of the time I have found that with scales if you turn them on and let them sit for a while you get a mroe acurate reading atleast out of the few that I have played with atleast.

Digital scales should be turned on and warmed up at least 20 to 30 minutes to get the temperature of the circuits uniform and constant. Otherwise, they drift and cause shifting accuracy until they settle down.

No way am I worried about any electromagnetic fields from a radio unless the scale is sitting on top, and any disturbance in that case will be the racket from that heathen rock and roll music.

Posted: 3/27/2009 6:02:54 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
I've had static electricity from my body affect my scales to the point I've had to quit because I didn't know how to stop it. This was in the winter. Maybe someone more experienced than me knows what the crap was going on. Maybe the EMF from the radio is enough if it is close by, I doubt it though, would have to be weird stuff going on.

Ground your equipment to a water pipe or other good ground.

Use dryer sheets for static electricity and your powder measure.

Wipe down inside and out, may have to do this several times. It will get better every time.

Some will rubber band a dryer sheet to the outside of the powder hopper.

Posted: 3/27/2009 6:07:04 PM EDT

[#13]

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I've had a radio on my reloading bench for over thirty years ( not the same radio ) no problems. just pay attention as to what you are doing. jim

That's my stereo just to the left of the reloading bench. I wouldn't load without it.

Posted: 3/27/2009 6:13:56 PM EDT

[#14]

I use a gravity/magnet dampened scale for checking drops with my 550b. Each time I check a load I always re-zero the scale.

I thought the "no radio, no TV." rule was regarding paying attention to what you are doing i.e. "pay attention to details" a la basic training/boot camp. For me I for-go the earplugs and either just put the radio on in the next room or my mp3 player on with light classical or some a cappella while reloading.

Posted: 3/28/2009 12:03:23 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:

I've had a radio on my reloading bench for over thirty years ( not the same radio ) no problems. just pay attention as to what you are doing. jim

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/IMG_0313-1.jpg

That's my stereo just to the left of the reloading bench. I wouldn't load without it.

I hope the TV stays off.

Posted: 3/28/2009 6:09:56 AM EDT

[#16]

Only talk radio is allowed.

Posted: 3/28/2009 7:48:11 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
..... any disturbance in that case will be the racket from that heathen rock and roll music.

Guilty as charged!

Posted: 3/28/2009 8:01:26 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Only talk radio is allowed.

i seem to get get loads, when listening to tom greshams gun talk

Posted: 3/28/2009 8:28:39 AM EDT

[#19]

Never had a problem with radio or tv, I have had problems with 2.4 ghz cordless telephones and the breeze from a ceiling fan. For static just change your clothes, especially sweaters or socks, or maybe put some shoes on.

Posted: 3/28/2009 8:28:43 AM EDT

[#20]

I keep a radio playing on top of the safe while loading. I usually keep it kind of low. It is on the other side of the room from the bench.

Posted: 3/28/2009 4:42:01 PM EDT

[#21]

Wow, interesting, I'd never heard abou this.

Me, I just use a Hornady balance type scale, no electronics. I'm from the Stone Age, ya see.

I listen to Coast to Coast AM at night when I reload...............I too thought this thread might have something to do with "paying attention".................................

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:00:35 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I've had a radio on my reloading bench for over thirty years ( not the same radio ) no problems. just pay attention as to what you are doing. jim

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/IMG_0313-1.jpg

That's my stereo just to the left of the reloading bench. I wouldn't load without it.

I hope the TV stays off.

Off while reloading correct.

Posted: 3/29/2009 3:33:04 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
I've had static electricity from my body affect my scales to the point I've had to quit because I didn't know how to stop it. This was in the winter. Maybe someone more experienced than me knows what the crap was going on. Maybe the EMF from the radio is enough if it is close by, I doubt it though, would have to be weird stuff going on.

The static E is not generated by your body, but by your clothes, and this is aggravated by the relatively low atmospheric humidity which often occurs in the winter months.. Change into all- cotton clothes and you should be GTG. If the static is caused by your shoes rubbing on the carpet, either change your shoes or place a non-static-generating pad between you and the carpet.

Last line of defense, if all else fails, is to buy an anti-static grounding collar which you attach to your arm. Then affix the small alligator clip wired to it to some ground such as a cold water pipe.

The pad and the collar are used by folks that repair sensitive electronics, so look for vendors of such if you need these items.

As far as the radio question goes, I listen to talk radio while reloading, and no problems doing that. I definitely would not use any sort of electrical device near my electronic scale, though. Warm the scale up, as noted above, and check it every time with known-value check weights.

Posted: 3/29/2009 8:49:45 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
i've had a radio on my reloading bench for over thirty years ( not the same radio ) no problems. just pay attention as to what you are doing. jim

Exactly, just pay attention...

I keep a radio and laptop on my reloading bench, I've been listening to Metal Shop online while reloading for ages...

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