Thanks; It's comforting to know that others share my pain! I can see that
there is likely no quick fix to the noisy brick problem, but if ferrites
don't work maybe cobbling up some sort of Faraday cage will help. Probably
this will not get done all that soon but I will check back when I have any
notable successes-- or failures to report. I got an off list reference to
an excellent summary of related problems and fixes
http://audiosystemsgroup.com/Ferrites-Ham.pdf
Scott (Marine Electronics Non-expert)

"Lynn Coffelt" wrote in message
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"scott" jsodellatgmail.com wrote in message
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I've just installed an ICOM 802 in my boat and today found that the only
way
to get clean noise-free weatherfax reception on my Sony VAIO laptop is to
disconnect the "power brick" and run the laptop on batteries alone.
There
are some other interference sources, especially the radar, but the laptop
is
the most inconvenient problem at the moment. Any suggestions as to how to
reduce or eliminate RF interference from a VAIO power brick?
TIA,

Scott
jsodellatgmail.com

From: "Lynn Coffelt"
Subject: Laptop SSB interference
Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 11:21 PM


"scott" jsodellatgmail.com wrote in message
...
I've just installed an ICOM 802 in my boat and today found that the only
way
to get clean noise-free weatherfax reception on my Sony VAIO laptop is to
disconnect the "power brick" and run the laptop on batteries alone.
There
are some other interference sources, especially the radar, but the laptop
is
the most inconvenient problem at the moment. Any suggestions as to how to
reduce or eliminate RF interference from a VAIO power brick?
TIA,

Gosh, I'm really hoping you let us know what results you have with the
clamp-on chokes. I tried, without success, in helping several customers
with
similar power supply noises. I was going to suggest soaking the "power
brick" for about 72 hours in salt water. Just hanging over the side works.
Sorry, I know you are serious, but I have a "thing" about power bricks.

Please let us know what happens!

Lynn, Marine Electronics Expert