Interference Help

Ging3r

Ging3r

Ging3r

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Lately, our TV has huge interference on Freeview, Analogue looks fine.
And so far, i think the main problem is my PC.
It seems to happen most when im playing games like COD4.

Parents are getting really annoyed, and keep on hastling me about it.

Could really do with a solution to get them off my back

Thanks in advance!
 
Well first thing to do is to confirm 100% it's the PC. Get someone to watch the TV while you turn it on and use it, then turn it off etc.

If it's definatley the PC, I'd guess perhaps a wireless signal is messing with it?
 
Well my PC is up in my room, and TV is downstairs :/
Although i do have an unused aerial lead in my room

I've tried getting someone to watch, and thats why i said its down to gaming, mainly COD4,
But it still happens when im not even on my PC
 
Ging3r said:
Although i do have an unused aerial lead in my room
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Do you have case with plastic side window?
If not then it could be also PSU leaking EMI so try to get it confirmed that interference happens only when PC is on.
 
Ging3r said:
Ye, I've got a TJ-07 with a side window, could that be why?
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Yes.
Plastic doesn't stop radio/microwaves. That's why all serious electronic devices use metal casing.
(here in Finland Akasa Eclipse case got sales ban because of failing EMC test)

Now if you can just confirm that interference happens in general only when PC is on we would know surely if it's PC or not and then covering that window with some metal plate or sheet would tell is it RFI or general EMI though electric wiring.
 
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