re: Weird Bluetooth Interference Between College Dr and Acadian

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The FCC used to have a "sniffer" van with spectrum analyzers based in Baton Rouge, equipped with receiving equipment to find all types of RF interfering signals. I can't find a local number, call their national office in D.C. at 1-888-225-5322 and register a complaint.

FCC seriously takes licensees operating outside their legally permitted frequency and power spectrum. Good luck if you decide to pursue, it may take a while to get through the bureaucracy.

But, once done they'll take you seriously and follow up. They love finding this type of stuff and dropping the hammer.

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I tried to call last week. Was told their consumer complaint line is mostly to report things like getting a used cellphone when you bought a new one.

I asked if they were the same FCC that would investigate things like pirate radio stations, and was told that they would monitor those complaints but not investigate them. No idea what that means.

Rep suggested I call the LA public service commission.

I've noticed that when traveling on I-10 my wireless Carplay goes out (console reports WiFi interference) as soon as the Marriott hotel at Corporate is in view. As I get closer to that building, the connection briefly restores, and then fails again as I get further away with the building still in view. Once that building is out sight, I have no issues.

I know that ~10 years ago there was a local ISP selling wireless/radio Internet access to anyone with line of sight to the top of that building.

This is obviously conjecture .. but something in that area is causing problems. Just need to figure how to report it.