Thanks for the very kind offer of help, Howard.

Right now, I'm struggling with what appear to be some software issues, so 
once I get them resolved, I'll tackle the interference issue more directly.

I'll keep you posted for sure.

Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 6:05 PM
Subject: Re: Anoying Interference Issue


> Tom,
>
> If you decide to replace the power supply, I will help you get one and 
> talk
> you through swapping it out.
>
> Howard #3
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 10:21 AM
> Subject: Re: Anoying Interference Issue
>
>
>> Howard:
>>
>> This is a great suggestion, and I'm going to keep it for future 
>> reference.
>>
>> Personally, I am almost somewhat embarrassed to admit that I have never
>> swapped out a computer power supply, but I guess I never saw the need to
>> do
>> so.  The computer in question is a standard HP mini-tower computer, and
>> you
>> make it sound so easy that I'm sure I can pull it off.  I have done much
>> more complicated stuff than that with my ham gear over the years. 
>> (smile)
>>
>> Thanks again, and I'll keep you and everyone posted.
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 5:34 PM
>> Subject: Re: Anoying Interference Issue
>>
>>
>>> Tom,
>>>
>>> If all the other suggestions mentioned do not solve your problem,
>>> consider
>>> this.
>>>
>>> I had some noise show up here at home that I first noticed on the A M
>>> broadcast band.  After some investigation I tracked it down to a P C's
>>> power
>>> supply.  That computer had been here for years and suddenly started this
>>> problem.  A trip to the computer parts store netted me a new power
>>> supply.
>>> Less then 10 minutes later and $40 poorer, the problem was solved. 
>>> Power
>>> supplies are mounted with 4 screws and all the cabling are plug-in type
>>> connections so the swap-out is a piece of cake.  Unless you have some
>>> super
>>> compact unusual computer, most power supplies are fairly standard.
>>>
>>> Is this a mini tower type computer?  If so, it should be a standard type
>>> ATX
>>> style power supply.
>>>
>>> There will be a power connection to your hard drive,
>>> CD/DVD drive, and possibly 1 or 2 to the motherboard, that's all there 
>>> is
>>> to it.
>>>
>>> I have built about 6 computers over the last 10 or so years.
>>>
>>> You can do it.
>>>
>>> Howard #3
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 7:30 AM
>>> Subject: Anoying Interference Issue
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi, all.
>>>>
>>>> As I think many of you know, I am currently in the process of switching
>>>> to
>>>> a
>>>> Windows 7 PC as my main home computer.  I will be using the PC for both
>>>> professional and personal purposes here in my home office.
>>>>
>>>> My home office is also where I have my ham station set up, which does
>>>> have
>>>> its advantages if I need to take a little break and check out the bands
>>>> every once in a while.  (grin)
>>>>
>>>> Anyway, I have just noticed that when this new computer is running, it
>>>> places all sorts of little birdies across the HF bands, particularly 
>>>> the
>>>> higher HF bands like 10 and 15 meters.
>>>>
>>>> To me, this obviously means that the computer has a very 
>>>> poorly-designed
>>>> switching power supply.
>>>>
>>>> My question is what might I be able to do to minimize this 
>>>> interference?
>>>>
>>>> I have thought of switching the computer to another circuit in the
>>>> house,
>>>> but that would involve running an extension cord into another room,
>>>> which
>>>> could be a bit of a pain.
>>>>
>>>> If there is a fortunate side to this dilemma, it is that I am not going
>>>> to
>>>> be using the PC for ham radio applications such as logging, rig 
>>>> control,
>>>> and
>>>> the like.  Those functions are done via a separate Windows XP laptop
>>>> that
>>>> I
>>>> have on my ham radio operating desk.
>>>>
>>>> Of course, the obvious low tech solution to this issue would simply be
>>>> to
>>>> turn off the main PC whenever I am operating on the HF bands, and I may
>>>> have
>>>> to resort to that for now.
>>>>
>>>> If, though, there is something else I might want to try, please let me
>>>> know.
>>>>
>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>