Strange radio noises . . .

SarahK · 17-09-2012, 21:06

For some reason I can hear french radio in the background when my TV is hooked up to my stereo system. I've used a cable from the headphone socket on the TV to an audio in socket on the stereo. Does anyone know what might be causing it and how I can stop it?

ProDave · 17-09-2012, 22:13

poorly screened cable, and a poor "hi fi" unit.

It's picking up medium wave radio, and some device in the hi fi is acting like a radio receiver.

I've not heard that happening for years, and only on poor quality "hi fi" units.

Nigel Goodwin · 18-09-2012, 08:57

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Originally Posted by ProDave

poorly screened cable, and a poor "hi fi" unit.

It's picking up medium wave radio, and some device in the hi fi is acting like a radio receiver.

I've not heard that happening for years, and only on poor quality "hi fi" units.

I agree - even with poorly screened cables it shouldn't happen on a correctly designed unit.

Peter the Great · 18-09-2012, 09:02

This reminds me of when I had a crappy Alba Midi System as a kid in the 80's. When selecting the tape function you used to often hear police broadcasts.

17-09-2012, 21:06	#1
SarahK Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East London Posts: 182	Strange radio noises . . . For some reason I can hear french radio in the background when my TV is hooked up to my stereo system. I've used a cable from the headphone socket on the TV to an audio in socket on the stereo. Does anyone know what might be causing it and how I can stop it?

17-09-2012, 22:13	#2
ProDave Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northern Scottish Highlands Posts: 11,307	poorly screened cable, and a poor "hi fi" unit. It's picking up medium wave radio, and some device in the hi fi is acting like a radio receiver. I've not heard that happening for years, and only on poor quality "hi fi" units.

18-09-2012, 08:57	#3
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by ProDave poorly screened cable, and a poor "hi fi" unit. It's picking up medium wave radio, and some device in the hi fi is acting like a radio receiver. I've not heard that happening for years, and only on poor quality "hi fi" units. I agree - even with poorly screened cables it shouldn't happen on a correctly designed unit.

18-09-2012, 09:02	#4
Peter the Great Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,078	This reminds me of when I had a crappy Alba Midi System as a kid in the 80's. When selecting the tape function you used to often hear police broadcasts.

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