Possible cordless phone. Do you have a phono pre-amp? If you have a cordless phone is it a 2.4 ghz? Had a similar issue years ago and got a 5.8ghz and never thought of it again till now. One other issue do you have a computer that is on dial up, if so it maybe a bad modem.
Picking up phone chatter
Frequently I can hear faint phone chatter and even beeping coming through my speakers when my systems on but not playing anything. It's usually one-sided (only hear one side of the conversation). Keep thinking it's a cell phone but there's really no one within 100 feet of my gear.
Don't know how to stop it. Any ideas what's going on?
Don't know how to stop it. Any ideas what's going on?
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Are you sure it is phone conversation and not a Ham radio operator? Look for a tower in your neighborhood. Rfi Tips And Tricks |
Haven't seen any Ham towers, I'll take a second look. Do have a 2.4ghz cordless phone and a phono pre-amp. However, TT is not part of my system now. Computer link is hi-speed cable (Roadrunner). When playing tunes I sometimes have the wireless internet up. Next time it happens I'll make sure its disconnected. thanks for the advise guys.... |
With a Ham you will only hear the one in your area that is transmitting. Read the link I provided in my above post. If it is a Ham there is not much you can do as far as the Ham radio operator stopping his transmissions....... On your end you can add some filters that may help. How long are your speaker cables? Are you using shielded ics? Next time he is broadcasting turn off your system. With your ear fairly close to one speaker at a time, can you still here him faintly through your speakers? . |
Based on the garbled voice (scrambled) and beeps you're noticing, it's probably consumer FRS or business VHF/UHF radio which can range from 0.1 - 100+ watts output. Either a neighbor, or somebody several miles away, could be the culprit. I've heard CB radio through my gear, but am unsure if CB is using tones these days. |