[plug] TV interference (otopic)

[Len Bird]

Hi Darrell,

Just about every part of a computer setup is capable of radiating Radio/TV
interference.  The traditional approach to tackling this interference is at
the source, but this tends to be impractical with a Computer etc.  However
you could try connecting a 75 ohm or thereabouts resistor across the unused
TV cable socket using the appropriate Belling-Lee type plug, this will not
adversely affect the other TV(s) and may reduce the random RF pickup.
Alternatively try moving your
computer setup around the room whilst monitoring the interference.  If all
else fails you may have to construct a Faraday cage out of Chicken wire
(smile)

Thats is the best I can suggest,

Cheers,    Len Bird.

Darrell Horrocks wrote:

> 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