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Noise or Static On The Lineoise or Static On The Line
The most common cause of noise or static on a cordless phone is
interference. Here are some common household sources of interference:
electrical appliances, especially
microwave ovens
computer equipment, especially
wireless LAN equipment and DSL
modems
radio-based wireless devices,
such as room monitors,
wireless controllers, or wireless
headphones or speakers
large florescent light fixtures
(especially if they give off a
buzzing noise)
other services that use your phone
line, like alarm systems, intercom
systems, or broadband Internet
service
Here are some hints for when the static is...
on 1 handset or in 1 location: on all handsets or in all locations:
Check nearby for one of the common
interference sources.
Try moving the handset away from a
suspected source, or try moving the
suspected source so it’s not between
the handset and the base.
Try moving closer to the base. There
is always more noise at the edges
of the base's range. If the handset
displays an
Out of Range
message,
you need to move closer to the base.
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Check near the base for the source
of interference.
Try moving the base away from a
suspected source, or turn off the
source if possible.
If the base has an adjustable
antenna, try raising the antenna so
it stands straight up.
If you have any service that uses
the phone line, you might need a
filter (see below).
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Installing a telephone line lter or DSL lter
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.
Do you have a T-Coil hearing aid?
If you have a hearing aid equipped
with a telecoil (T-coil) feature, the
interaction between the hearing
aid and digital cordless phones can
cause noise in the handset. If you
have a T-coil hearing aid and you
have problems with noise on the
line, try turning on
T-coil
mode.
Open the menu. Select
Handset
Setup,
then select
T-coil
.
Using T-coil mode can
shorten the handset's talk
time; make sure to watch
your battery status and keep
the battery charged.
Do you have a T-Coil hearing aid?
If you have a hearing aid equipped
with a telecoil (T-coil) feature, the
interaction between the hearing
aid and digital cordless phones can
cause noise in the handset. If you
have a T-coil hearing aid and you
have problems with noise on the
line, try turning on
T-coil
mode.
Open the menu. Select
Handset
Setup,
then select
T-coil
.
Using T-coil mode can
shorten the handset's talk
time; make sure to watch
your battery status and keep
the battery charged.