N�oise or Static on the Line
Interference is the most common cause of noise or static on a cordless phone. Here are some common sources of interference:
electrical appliances, especially microwave ovens
computer equipment, especially wireless LAN equipment and DSL modems
fluorescent light fixtures (especially if giving off a buzzing noise)
other services that use your phone line, like alarm systems, intercom systems, or broadband Internet service
If static is on 1 handset or in 1 | If static is on all handsets or in all |
location: | locations: |
- Check nearby for one of the | - Check near the base for the |
common interference sources. | source of interference. |
- Try moving the handset away | - Try moving the base away |
from a suspected source, or try | from a suspected source, or |
moving the suspected source so | turn off the source if possible. |
it’s not between the handset and | - If the base has an adjustable |
the base. | antenna, try raising the |
- There is always more noise at | antenna so it stands straight |
the edges of the base's range. | up. |
If an Out of Range message | - If you have any service that |
displays, try moving closer to the | uses the phone line, you might |
base. | need a filter (see below). |
Installing a Line Filter or DSL Filter
Sometimes, broadband Internet services that use the telephone line can interfere with phones. One of these services−DSL−often causes static on telephones. A DSL filter or telephone line filter usually solves this problem. The technician who installed your DSL service might have left some filters for you; if not, call your DSL provider or look in any electronics store.
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