[plug] TV interference (otopic)

Buddrige, David david.buddrige at mitswa.com.au
Wed Feb 2 09:14:59 WST 2000


Put a faraday cage over the box ( a steel mesh cage ) ?

I'm not an expert but as I understand it, that should stop any interference
8-)

You might have to make one up though (or improvise) - I can't think of
anyone who would sell one ready made.

cheers

David.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Darrell Horrocks [mailto:darrellh at kpbg.wa.gov.au]
> Sent: Wednesday, 2 February 2000 9:13
> To: PLUG
> Subject: [plug] TV interference (otopic)
> Importance: Low
> 
> 
> Hi All
> 
> I realise that this is a little off topic, but the only way that I can
> truly link it back to Linux is to say that I can get more 
> linux time if
> I can solve the problem.
> 
> When my computer is on, I get interference on the TV in the way of red
> and green diagonal lines.  Some points
> 1) The interference is only on Channel 9 (is this a good or bad thing
> ;-) )
> 2) The interference is coming from the box (not modem, screen or
> printer)
> 3) The computer is in the room futherest from the TV
> 4) There is an aerial port unused in the computer room
> 
> Now that that is as clear as mud, can anyone offer anything 
> (other than
> condolences) that will solve this problem.  If my fiance can watch the
> cricket, I can be more productive ;-)
> 
> Regards
> 
> Darrell Horrocks
> 
> 



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