My new downstairs neighbor put something on the roof of our three family apartment that is causing horrible interference with all the electronics in my apartment. What is this thing?
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posted by laptolain
on Mar 8, 2013 -
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Advice to minimize bluetooth interference and maintain connectivity across multiple devices in a huge public space?
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posted by red_rabbit
on Jun 18, 2012 -
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Computer/Electronic/AudiophileFilter: I just finished my first build of a computer. When I plug in my computer's onboard sound into my receiver through the standard 3.5mm audio jack and output to two KRK monitors and a sub, I get screeching/scrambling from the speakers that drives me nuts. It basically sounds like I can hear my processor. This doesn't happen with headphones. Lots more inside.
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posted by jwmollman
on May 28, 2012 -
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Walking down the street on a cellphone, my reception cuts out and I hear a
different voice through the earpiece, very briefly, say something like "... three months..." It sounds like an advertisement. The person on the other end heard nothing, and the call wasn't dropped. What the heck happened?
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posted by BungaDunga
on Apr 30, 2012 -
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I have high-pitched ringing in my the recording set-up of my new home voice recording studio (it seems to have a pulse, not steady, and occaionally disappears). Where should I start trying to get rid of it?
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posted by acm
on Apr 11, 2012 -
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iMac and MacBook interfere with our FM radio; Dell mini notebook does not. Why?
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posted by AFII
on Jul 5, 2011 -
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Recently the power company installed a new power meter in my home with a radio transmitter, which sends out a signal that meter-readers can pick up outside the house without having to come in and look at it directly. Here's the problem: I use a Tivoli PAL radio as my computer speaker (it's got an AUX jack and it's a great little device). But since the installation, it "chirps" every 30 seconds or so, presumably when the signal from the meter is broadcast. What can I do to stop this or shield my speaker?
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posted by saltykmurks
on Mar 23, 2011 -
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My boyfriend's across-the-hall neighbor loves to talk on his CB radio at all hours. We don't love hearing it through every speaker in the apartment. What can we do?
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posted by Captain Cardanthian!
on Feb 22, 2011 -
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How can I reduce/eliminate interference from other wireless routers in my apartment building? I have a Belkin Wireless N+ router connected to a Linksys modem with Comcast cable internet.
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posted by DiscourseMarker
on Oct 29, 2010 -
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How can I get rid of the audio interference caused when I use a 12v charger with an mp3 player in my car?
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posted by Popcorn
on Oct 23, 2010 -
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I'm getting tons of audio interference from my 5.8GHz audio transmitters and I've tried everything I can think of - does anyone have experience with this?
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posted by trevs44
on Aug 16, 2010 -
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Relatively unfriendly guy, exceedingly caring and friendly with good-looking girl. Help me understand this social behavior -- and should I do anything?
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posted by knz
on May 22, 2010 -
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Are there any powered computer speakers (2.0) that are shielded from the dreaded snap-crackle-pop interference from GSM mobile devices?
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posted by jameslavelle3
on Mar 29, 2010 -
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How do I shield an audio cable in my computer case which I cannot take out and replace?
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posted by aliasless
on Dec 28, 2009 -
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Heard some strange radio interference Christmas day, wondered if a hypothesis is correct in relating it to the local 'terror' attempt at DTW???
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posted by JoeXIII007
on Dec 26, 2009 -
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My new
Casio digital piano picks up the radio. I think this is a bug not a feature. You can very faintly hear a music station coming out of one of the speakers (which is very distracting). Any ideas on how to fix it?
posted by TrashyRambo
on Sep 29, 2009 -
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It's the buzz buzz buzz in the drum of the ear, or, making my amplifier a tinfoil hat to stop GSM noises from my phone.
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posted by Halle
on Sep 23, 2009 -
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What can I do to help a friend with interference issues causing phone problems in her house?
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posted by notashroom
on May 13, 2009 -
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Is the ticking on my new cordless phone a result of interference from my old wireless router?
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posted by IndigoRain
on Mar 15, 2009 -
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RFInterferenceFilter: This is a continuation of
this question. Summarizing: I'm experiencing a loud buzzing noise in my stereo, accompanied by interference from local FM radio stations. I've done more investigation and have eliminated my power as a (direct) cause of the noise.
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posted by strangecargo
on Jan 26, 2009 -
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(Electronics|Stereo)filter: What is causing this infuriating noise in my preamp and how do I fix it? Links to sound files and long list of symptoms in extended.
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posted by strangecargo
on Jan 15, 2009 -
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My car's USB adapter makes staticy noises over the radio. Should I replace it, and if so, with what?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Dec 6, 2008 -
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The kitchen computer has a
little trackpad/keyboard combo that sits atop of the microwave. When the microwave turns on, the trackpad stops working. Looking for suggestions on shielding, putting a filter in line with the cable, grounding, anything to help me cook and mouse at the same time.
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posted by sol
on Jun 28, 2008 -
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I have a 2003 BMW 325i. There is a sticker on my windshield warning me that aftermarket electronics (and cell phones) may interfere with the car's electronic system.
For real? The dealer says they cannot install the factory iPod interface (it's only for 2004 and later). My fiance has a 2006 BMW X3 with the factory-installed iPod interface and I am insanely jealous. DO WANT.
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posted by desjardins
on Apr 28, 2008 -
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Macbook- DVI question: How to avoid "hum" sound interference on stereo cable with DVI/HDMI cable hooked in?
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posted by tonci
on Apr 25, 2008 -
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Why is my cable TV signal acting differently and is this just me/just my provider?
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posted by Cosine
on Mar 4, 2008 -
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TV Signal Problem: Co-axial cable suffering EM interference (I think), and it only affects the good channels!
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posted by boosh
on Sep 16, 2007 -
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I have a Mac G5 and it is connected via the analog audio output port to my stereo receiver, and a new humming buzzing just started.
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posted by lockedroomguy
on Sep 7, 2007 -
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My iPhone and my Sennheiser noise cancelling headphones are not playing nicely. Periodically, I get an annoying buzzing/interference noise when I'm listening to music on my iPhone and have noise cancellation switched on.
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posted by kathryn
on Aug 7, 2007 -
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I need help figuring out a strange audio interference issue with my computer setup, involving headphones, a KVM, and an apparent contradiction.
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posted by cyrusdogstar
on Jul 10, 2007 -
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I'm considering buying a house that's right beside a small electrical substation (just a small path between it and the wall of the house). Are there any risks attached to this?
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posted by ascullion
on Jun 4, 2007 -
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I'm thinking of getting Satellite TV (Sky+). Does anyone know how susceptible it is to interference from signals from nearby mobile phone transmitters?
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posted by booksprite
on Apr 15, 2007 -
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RF Filter (literally): I'm using my trusty Sony
ICF-2010 shortwave radio (1990 vintage) with a brand-new Edirol
R-09 digital recorder. Unfortunately, once I hook up the R-09, it spits up digital noise all over the bands.
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posted by mykescipark
on Apr 8, 2007 -
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[DirtyPowerFilter] My CRT monitor has developed a nasty shake/vibration at certain refresh settings, since I moved to a new apartment. I think the problem stems from the old electrical system. Is there anything I can do to "clean" the power and alleviate the problem? Or are all "power conditioning" products bogus? Backstory and more info below the fold.
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posted by Kadin2048
on Feb 13, 2007 -
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What can I do to improve my cellphone reception inside my house, and not one of the scammy crap things than I see available in spam and Google searches on this subject?
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posted by Kickstart70
on Jan 2, 2007 -
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