Static Interference...help?

[stepps7]

I was wondering if for some odd reason, my computer (when left on), will cause my scanner to sound very staticky when transmitting? I have both items opposite from each other in my room, approx. 20 ft. apart. I have the Pro-2096 and when I hear certain transmissions, there seems to be alot of static interference. At first I thought it was my cordless phone, but I unplugged it and moved it out of the room. Could the computer be causing this problem if it is left on?

 

[N_Jay]

I was wondering if for some odd reason, my computer (when left on), will cause my scanner to sound very staticky when transmitting? I have both items opposite from each other in my room, approx. 20 ft. apart. I have the Pro-2096 and when I hear certain transmissions, there seems to be alot of static interference. At first I thought it was my cordless phone, but I unplugged it and moved it out of the room. Could the computer be causing this problem if it is left on?

YES
(Ignore this line it is just added so the system will allow posting, seems the whole answer "Yes" is too short)

 

[stepps7]

So if I turn my computer off at night when I'm listening to my scanner, I shouldn't encounter static interference to the point where I can't even hear what there saying?

 

[dougjgray]

Well my computer causes interference on my scanner with vhf not much from uhf/800 mhz. It seems to come mostly from the monitor and maybe usb devices try just shotting the monitor off

 

[stepps7]

I'll give it a shot tonight and see what happens...thanks for all the feedback!

 

[Al42]

So if I turn my computer off at night when I'm listening to my scanner, I shouldn't encounter static interference to the point where I can't even hear what there saying?

No, your computer can be the cause of that interference. There could also be other causes, some under your control, some not.

If your computer is the cause of the interference, turning the computer off will eliminate the interference. (The only way you'll know is by turning the computer off and listening.)

 

[bwhite]

I've seen monitors do it, also, check your power strip, some of them produce RF.
Best way to test is to unplug it all from the wall, and start adding things back until you get static.
Next turn on the power strip, quiet?
Now the monitor, quiet?
Now the PC and so forth.