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Radio interference question

mike65 · 2005-09-19 22:24:55

My radio sometimes (well most times) has interference which is related to the acceleration, more power more flickering-ticking noise. Is this a bad earth? Mike.

19-09-2005 10:24pm

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My radio sometimes (well most times) has interference which is related to the acceleration, more power more flickering-ticking noise. Is this a bad earth?

Mike.

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#2 19-09-2005 10:33pm

ds20prefecture

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I believe your alternator should have radio noise suppression built in. If it does not, you can stick a big capacitor (1f) in parallel with the radio's power supply to smooth any alternating current.

I get the same thing in my DS - the iPod charger pick up the interference, the radio itself is OK.

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#3 19-09-2005 11:00pm

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DS20 is right but check the earth first, particularly if it's a new thing.

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#4 20-09-2005 8:58am

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Spark plugs cause radio interference too, altough like the alternator there should be shielding there already.

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#5 20-09-2005 1:14pm

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Cheers

I'm clueless regarding car audio.

ds20prefecture, I laughed at the sight of DS and iPod in the same sentence!

Mike.

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#6 20-09-2005 2:59pm

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mike65 wrote:

ds20prefecture, I laughed at the sight of DS and iPod in the same sentence!

it's all about style.

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#7 20-09-2005 3:04pm

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Nice!

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