| Radio noise and other
annoying buzzes are many times transmitted through
an AM radio. Here is a check-off list of the most
likely causes:
Dimmer switch
Neighbor’s dimmer switch
Fluorescent light
Computer
Touch lamp (even when turned off)
Automatic on/off night lights.
Automatic outdoor yard lights
Electronic bug and pest controllers
Light bulb that is about to burn out
Faulty electrical switch
Nearby television set
Neighbor using fluorescent lights
Christmas tree lights & other blinking bulbs
Neighbor’s dimmer switch (apt. complex)
Scanners
Cell phone chargers
Dirty insulators on nearby power pole
Electric blanket
120V AC smoke detectors (battery operated OK)
Ionic Breeze or other electrostatic air purifier
Ultrasonic motion detectors
Appliances with motors
Note: Sometimes pool chlorine generates electrolytic action
which causes radio noise over a wide spectrum of over 500' from
the device. Unfortunately there is no known cure.
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The best way to eliminate
radio noise and interference is at its source. Here
is a check-off list of possible solutions:
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