I have all of my computer equipment except a dectalk external on a power
strip. When I turn off the strip, I don't have to turn off all the various
items, just one switch, and don't run any current through the various
power supplies. I do the same for my stero system. Most electronic devices
are switched after the power supply so that the manufacturers can use a 5
cent switch on the secondary instead of a 25 cent switch on the primary.

Tom Karnes
Oceanside, California
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On Wed, 14 Nov 2001, Donald L. Roberts wrote:

>         Hello,
>
> A few months ago, I bought a new computer.  While I am pleased with most aspects of its performance, there is one area which really frustrates me.  This thing
> causes a lot of birdies, especially on the medium wave and short wave bands.  To a lesser extent, this is true even when the computer is turned off.  So I am
> certain there is current flowing through the power supply even when it is turned off as there is slight warmth to the touch in the area of the power supply fan grill.
>
> So now for the question.  Other than replacing the power supply, is there anything I can do to either eliminate or minimize this problem?  These birdies are so
> strong on the broadcast band such that only local broadcasters can be heard if the tuner is within four feet of the computer.  Adding a long wire won't help as
> there is no way that I know of to shield the tuner from the R F I.  Thanks in advance for any ideas.
>
> Don Roberts
>