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From: jimm@cbnewsi.cb.att.com (james.mumper)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc
Subject: Interference Problem
Summary: Monitor screws up TV
Keywords: monitor, filter, tv, TV
Message-ID: <1991Apr19.150656.14345@cbnewsi.att.com>
Date: 19 Apr 91 15:06:56 GMT
Sender: jimm@cbnewsi.att.com (james.mumper)
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Okay, I have a problem I need help with.  Here's what I was told to do:
I just purchased a 386/33 with a SVGA Non-Interlaced 14" monitor.  I was
told NOT to plug the monitor into the desktop so as to avoid having any
power spikes generated by the monitor from affecting the circuits on the
motherboard.  So, I purchased a surge protector strip from my local
hardware store and I plug both the computer and the monitor into it.

The problem is, the monitor sends interference into the house electrical
system and creates wavy lines on the TV sets.  I was told I needed to buy
a filter.  I strolled into the Radio Shack at my local mall and asked about
such a filter.  I was shown a filter that I plug my TV's into.  I was
expecting something I plugged the monitor into.

What can I do to eliminate the interference without spending a lot of money?

Thanks in advance,

Jim