Tom,
I believe when it is off, it is off. But who knows!
Good luck.
Pat, K9JAUAt 10:19 AM 11/17/2013, you wrote:
>Russ:
>
>That's what I do all the time here, but I wonder if keeping it plugged in to
>AC power at least allows it to run in kind of a hybernation mode.
>
>That's why I'm going to see if anything changes when I totally unplug it
>from AC power.
>
>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Russ Kiehne" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 10:07 AM
>Subject: Re: Annoying Interference Issue
>
>
> > Why not just leave the monitor off?
> > I never turn on my monitor unless I need sighted assistance with my
> > computer.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Tom Behler
> > Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 8:44 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Anoying Interference Issue
> >
> > Lloyd:
> >
> > What you are suggesting is in line with what Steve (KW3A) suggested
> > earlier
> > in this thread.
> >
> > I will first systematically dis-connect peripherals while leaving the main
> > desktop unit on, to see if any of them are the culprit.
> >
> > If the culprit happens to be the monitor, I have another one that I can
> > put
> > in its place if needed.
> >
> > Will probably be a project for later today or tomorrow, although we are
> > going to be hosting a dinner for a few work colleagues later tomorrow
> > afternoon here at the house, which I will have to help prepare for.
> >
> > I appreciate your suggestions very much.
> >
> > Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Lloyd Rasmussen" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 7:30 PM
> > Subject: Re: Anoying Interference Issue
> >
> >
> >> Power cord placement will probably not make much difference on higher HF
> >> frequencies. Is your monitor on when this happens? If this is a
> >> desktop,
> >> what happens if you temporarily disconnect the keyboard, the mouse, the
> >> ethernet cable, etc.?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
> >> http://lras.home.sprynet.com
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Tom Behler
> >> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 8:30 AM
> >> To: [log in to unmask]
> >> 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
> >>
> >
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