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Ground Loop Humm/Buzz from Television

Hello:

Any suggestions on the following: I have noticed a humm/buzz in my speakers that I suspect is some kind of ground loop. However, it appears ONLY when the television itself is on and disappears when I turn it off. I tried lifting the ground on the tv (which, by the way, is tied to a properly ground satellite cable/box) but to no avail. I haven't found any precedent in any of the archives so any thoughts out there?

Thanks.
John
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jimted
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You might try grounding the case of the satellite receiver to the electrical ground of the house. I used a wire with spades on both ends, and connected from the satellite receiver to the ground on the electical wall plate. I do not know if this will solve your problem, but it is an easy solution to try.

Jim T
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