Re: node0 RF interference

[Jim Noble <yahoo-groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

egelbeertje wrote:

>
> Hi,
>
> I recently replaced my old p120 mp3jukebox pc with a "more recent
> P2/300" dell laptop to do the same job for obvious space
saving/noise
> reasons.
> However, the craptop seems to generate a lot of RF and HV(from the
> TFT) interference in the 3 receivers I have setup nearby.
> I am not using an aerial on the tuners (all Onkyo) but a coaxial
> cable feed so there should be 1) a very strong signal and 2)less
> possibility of interference. I already tried to increase the distance
> between the laptop and the tuners but can't move it more than 50 cm
> away. Now usually if I listen to the radio I don't need to have the
> jukebox working but I also want to use it for controlling lights etc -
> so it basically needs to be on all the time.
> Any suggestions to kill the interference more than welcome - I
> noticed that if the screensaver kicks in and the TFT goes blank, some
> of the high pitch noise is also disappearing.


Is the laptop case made from plastic? If so, you could try putting it
(or the receivers) in a big metal [well earthed] box...?

Jim