i remember when we were just starting in ham radio and still at our parents 
house, but of course nobody listened to us on how to set things up cuz hey, 
what would a kid know, right?anyway the shack was right above the family 
room with the tv so we drove them crazy trying to watch tv.  not only that, 
we pinned the meter on our radio when using anything about 10 meters.  yes, 
they used a tv antenna but then again certain of the parental unit doesn't 
listen to us, to this day but i digress

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Walt Sebastian" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: Radio Interference Experiences


> Hi guys,
> Years ago, before there was automatic control on radios, I had a man come 
> to
> my house and tell me that I was interfering with his TV.  I said, is that
> so?  I will make you a deal, keep track of the times you have the
> interference and I will keep a log of when I am on.  I didn't keep a log, 
> I
> knew when I was on.  Well, in a few days, he called me on the phone, I
> didn't know he even knew my number.  Anyway, he said you're interfering 
> with
> my TV.  I said is that a fact, is it happening right now?  He said yes, 
> well
> it can't be me, I am talking to you on the phone.  I never heard from him
> again.
>
> I was getting interference on my stereo speakers, even when it wasn't 
> turned
> on.  In my junk box I had a box that I think came from Radio Shack and I
> plugged it in and it worked fine.  I don't remember the model number but
> like other things that worked well, they probably quit making it.
>
> Walt
> WA4QXT
> New London CT
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