Q: I recently read that some LED lights and particularly OGM’s tricolor/anchor LED light causes some problems with VHF interference.

Q Part II: How widespread is this issue and are there any fixes in the works?

A: OGM’s LED TriAnchor light was introduced in April 2004 and since that time, we’ve had quite a few of them in the field all over the world (many of our customers have traveled across several oceans using our LED TriAnchor and other running lights). Recently, we’ve begun getting some reports of VHF interference (only from customers who have our TriAnchor light), however there continues to be many, many others out there who don’t experience (and can’t replicate) any RF issues. To date we've had only 6 reports of RF interference and we are working with these customers to try to figure out what is unique about their vessel and how to eliminate the RF issue. Despite the small percentage of RF issues, we would still recommend testing the light with your configuration prior to stepping the mast if possible. As many of you know, since there are so many variables that could be involved, it’s difficult to say if it is the light itself, the existing wiring, placement of antenna, the combination of electronics, the installation, etc. etc. etc. Since we’ve not been able to isolate the issue from our end, we’ve opted to incorporate some additional internal modifications on the development of our 12V-24V version of the TriAnchor light and will offer this option at a nominal upgrade fee to those who are experiencing or feel they may experience VHF issues. Please let me reiterate that this is a very very small percentage of folks who experience any type of RF issue, and only recently, so chances are, you won’t have any issues. If you have already installed one of our TriAnchor lights and do happen to encounter any interference, please contact us and we will work with you to correct it.