Knightmare Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Today, I noticed there was a sound coming from my speakers. I checked on my computer but I didn't have anything playing sound at the time. When I got closer, I realized that it was actually a local radio station playing through the speakers. When I moved the speakers, the station would get clearer and then fade--depending on where I moved them--almost like an antenna. Is there anyway to stop this from happening? I'm using Windows 7 x64 and Gigaware speakers on a wired internet connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimRock Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 This phenomenon is known as "Invasion of Aliens on your Home Planet"! You better call NASA! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballistic Gelatin Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Your speakers may not be properly shielded from RF. If they use an AC adapter, you can try reversing the plug at the wall outlet. Make sure the AC outlet is properly grounded. Otherwise, you may need to buy a set of better-quality speakers to eliminate or mitigate the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I would boot up the PC, but not into Windows - go into the BIOS, and see if it is still happening. I say that to eliminate anything coming from your PC.If there is nothing when you boot into your BIOS but there is when you start Windows I would scan you PC just in case a bit of malware is doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VileTouch Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 to eliminate it you need a specific filter for that frequency. if you know which radio station that is, you might want to contact them for advice...who knows, they might even solve the problem on their end or provide you with the necessary filter for free (depending on your location) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodel Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Get yourself shielded / screened twisted pair speaker cable, swap it out for your existing speaker wire, problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasi Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 switch off u r speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoJoe Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 blow up the radio station :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnoid Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Wrap the speaker wires around ferrite coils and it will remove any external interferencehttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Filters-Coils-12-x-15-x-7mm-Ferrite-Toroid-Cores-6-Pcs-/290913383182?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item43bbc9f30e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightmare Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 I was hoping for a free way to fix the issue, but the speakers are pretty old. I'll try buying new ones to see if that corrects the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airstream_Bill Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Put a bunch of twists in your speaker cables if you do not have ferrite rods laying around. That may fix it for you??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VileTouch Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I was hoping for a free way to fix the issue, but the speakers are pretty old. I'll try buying new ones to see if that corrects the issue.to eliminate it you need a specific filter for that frequency. if you know which radio station that is, you might want to contact them for advice...who knows, they might even solve the problem on their end or provide you with the necessary filter for free (depending on your location)¬¬ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airstream_Bill Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Expensive Crystal Radio Kit, without the Oatmeal Box. Unintentionally you have done this.Does your computer look anything like this?Hope you know I am just kidding. Could not pass it up to tease you. Edited March 6, 2014 by Airstream_Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightmare Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Just bought bigger, newer looking speakers. It was time anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger D Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Anyway you can still sue the damn radio station and ask for compensation.. :lol: :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avmad Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 My fillings cause the radio to play out of my mouth :lol: Get your teeth pulled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Owl Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Wrap the speaker wires around ferrite coils and it will remove any external interferencehttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Filters-Coils-12-x-15-x-7mm-Ferrite-Toroid-Cores-6-Pcs-/290913383182?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item43bbc9f30ecorrect answer but look around on ebay for some of thesehttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-SMALL-TDK-FERRITE-CORE-FERROUS-RING-BEAD-BLOCK-CLIP-ON-NOISE-FILTER-EMI-/371026550036?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item5662e7dd14they are ferrite rings but made in two half's just loop it around one side three times on each wire close the two halfs and away you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalju Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 My fillings cause the radio to play out of my mouth :lol: Get your teeth pulled.Dear Veteran - it isn't one of the best jokes. But, after all, do not jump over your shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnoid Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I was hoping for a free way to fix the issue, but the speakers are pretty old. I'll try buying new ones to see if that corrects the issue.Just bought bigger, newer looking speakers. It was time anyway.Your logic is beyond me :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightmare Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 I was hoping for a free way to fix the issue, but the speakers are pretty old. I'll try buying new ones to see if that corrects the issue.Just bought bigger, newer looking speakers. It was time anyway.Your logic is beyond me :DI gave up. It didn't seem like there was a free way, and the speakers were old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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