How do you stop the radio interference when using this light. I can't listen to my radio with the light on? Causes bad static. It also messes up my wireless bike computer, causes it to stop working. How do you stop the radio interference when using this light. I can't listen to my radio with the light on? Causes bad static. It also messes up my wireless bike computer, causes it to stop... » Read More How do you stop the radio interference when using this light. I can't listen to my radio with the light on? Causes bad static. It also messes up my wireless bike computer, causes it to stop working. « Show Less
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probable cause of your problem is the controller board inside the head unit, EMI induced by digital switching circuitry. Most of electronics devices incorporates an EMI filtering by adding capacitor on input side, but then designer of this board didn't think one would be using radio device with the flashlight, and must have omitted for economical reason. Try wrap the header unit with kitchen aluminum foil, and use electrical wires to connecting foil to bicycle frame. See if that works. If it doesn't work, inline EMI filter is readily available from electronics store, but the price isn't cheap. probable cause of your problem is the controller board inside the head unit, EMI induced by digital switching circuitry. Most of electronics devices incorporates an EMI filtering by adding capacitor on input side, but then designer of this board didn't think one would be using radio device with the flashlight, and must have omitted for economical reason. Try wrap the header unit with kitchen aluminum foil, and use electrical wires to connecting foil to bicycle frame. See if that works. If it doesn't work, inline EMI filter is readily available from electronics store, but the price isn't cheap.
1690193
I had that problem with my wireless bike computer and just moved the battery as far away from the computer as possible. Although I don't worry about it now, since mine stopped working earlier this year.
478951
This sounds like radio interference. There's a couple of things that can cause this: people using microwaves nearby, working in a large office, hardware issue with the device, or a bad battery. My suggestion would be to try replacing the batteries on the slim chance it's just battery issue.I've had problems with all brands of wireless mice and keyboards at my last job because hundreds of people on the same floor using wireless mice. I never found a good solution other than only using wired devices or working somewhere other than the office.
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Greg, I heard of the problem and the attempt fix. Inside there is a tail that is the antenna that may have too much plastic covering on it that needs taken back alittle off the bare wire to expose it to let the radio wave through. Check it out and see! You've got to take the black cover off to expose the black antenna covered with black plastic and attached on one end. Pull the loose end out and cut off some off the plastic and hang it out when you put the black cover back with the arrow towards the green props. Then screw in the 4 screws back with the antenna hanging out. Good luck! Jerry
1389999
No static or interference if you can find a spot on the radio dial that isn't in use by a broadcast station.Occasional slight interference as you drive through strong signals. Overall not a problem where I live.
612403
there must be something wrong with your connections or you have a bad radio i have never had to reset mine. What happens to make you have to reset it?
1746172
Mine did the same thing. I sent it back to be exchanged. I thought that the radio was defective.
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I have not had that problem.......but have you checked connections. If not a connection problem and radio plays on right side without static, by deduction it might be internal to the iSimple device. You have my best shot....guess. Good luck. David
1523592
I had the same problem. The metal contacts inside the battery compartment get pushed in when the radios get dropped or bumped around hard. Take a pencil or something similar and bend the prongs out where they make good connection with the battery contacts.
832450
I never tried to use it that way. Usually, it is used to make a dirty signal (irregular) a useable, stable signal. I would give it a try, if I were you. The worst that can happen is that it doesn't work. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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Sounds like you have a short in the antenna wire. Check for continuity between the center wire and the ground shielding on the antenna wire. Most likely if shorted the problem is in the connector where it connects to the radio. Also try a different antenna & wire.
686146
if you are asking how to block out any radio signals, thus keeping only static, a faraday cage would work, or remove the antenna. I had asked the psb-7 if static added would help, the reply was no. this ddevice, just blows my mind,
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If you can contact the manufacturer and ask them and post it, I would like to know the answer also. I have turned mine off and re-configured the lights to a different position where they would not be over the sensor, or close to one another and the strobing stopped at least temporarily. I would try that, but also call the manufacturer and ask them what they would suggest, and maybe they have a permanent solution.
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I just purchased this radio and it has been dropping the wifi signal as well. The network signal shows blue so I'm assuming from miket's post that there is a problem with the radio connecting to the squeezebox network. Funny thing is though I have a squeezebox boom as well and it never has problems connecting like this one does. I think there is something wrong with these radios and from the reviews I have read it seems to get worse over time. I think I will send mine back as well and just get another boom.
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Hi there,I wish I knew why. Mine is acting the same way. Both times I've tried to use my camera I lost radio control as well. I was so freaked out by crashing it, I never thought to check the GPS signal indicator light. I got my repair parts Friday, and it's pretty windy today, but I'll be checking this out later in the week.
803038
I have exactly the same problem with my radio, which basically renders it USELESS in my area. They should warn customers before hand that this is the situation. Send it back for a refund if you can.
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First off, this is a 12v unit and won't tolerate much more than that. If the supply source is a good 12volt, then I would say off hand, that something is shorting out. That power supply really supplies more current that the radio would normally use. I've used mine for over 4 years now with no problems, Look around and see if you could have a bare wire going to ground, one that is not solidly mounted and able to move around a little. If yours is like mine there is no way to get into it to see what is actually going bad, so good luck.
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Hi, If both lights are flickering then my guess is the power supply or wiring. I would put an AM transistor radio next to the wires and you would be able to hear the crackling noise of the voltage changes. Probably a bad plug connection. I do not think the lights are the problem. You could also try a 12 volt battery for a test. Good Luck!