Dish Network RFI

[AB4D]

Hi.  A few months ago I began using Dish Network as my satellite TV provider.  Part of the service includes a whole house DVR system that comprises of a master unit (Hopper) and remote units (Joey).  I only have one Joey located in the kitchen.  That Joey is causing interference (white noise) on 80 Meters (S9) using an outside dipole 100 feet away.  I don't remember having that problem until recently.  The interference is only present when the Joey is plugged into the wall wart, leaving the wall wart plugged in the AC socket doesn't cause any interference.

Anyone else using the Dish Network Hopper - Joey DVR?  Any interference? I am trying to determine if this is a wide spread problem or just an isolated incident.  Thanks 73

[K1CJS]

Those devices work by using RF signalling, and it is a widespread problem.  If substituting another wall wart doesn't help (it may not be noisy when not connected to the unit but will be when it is) call Dish and have them send out a TECHNICIAN, not an INSTALLER.  It IS their responsibility to fix the problem, even if they don't think so.  Just be polite and tell them you're getting interference on your radios.  The 'Hopper' system is still so new that they may be happy to help you out.  If not....  Well, there is always the FCC RFI complaint people you can turn to. 

Sorry I couldn't be of any more help.  73!