That's not a CB (citizens band) radio, but rather a HAM radio antenna. And technically, they are required by law to have the proper filters in place so that they don't interfere with their neighbors' radio or TV reception. And if it's affecting your reception it's probably also messing with a lot of your neighbor's too.
But I don't know who you complain to. I guess start with the police department and local government agencies. Check out the FCC web site - they might have information on that.
Years ago I lived next to a guy who had a GI-NORMOUS radio antenna in his back yard - directly ourside of our otherwise great kitchen view. He didn't even have a radio anymore, but was keeping the eyesore of an antenna just in case he wanted to get back into it some day. Arg!
Good luck.
hahahaha he owns you!!! buy a new stereo, do not use fm or am, use cd's or mp3's.
And yes am pretty sure its illegal to interfere others people electronics in such a way.What can I do about my neighbors CB radio comming over my speakers?
Usually it is the receiving person's responsibility to put a filter on their electronics, I think.
You may be able to solve this with a snap-on ring of
ferrite material available at Radio Shack stores: you
open the ring, wind as many turns of the speaker cable
through the ring as possible, then put it back together.
Do this as close to the speaker end of the cable as
possible. Or try using unamplified speakers. It is
unfortunate that these problems can, in most cases, be
solved with the addition of an extra 5 cents worth of
parts during manufacture. (A skilled person may be
able to modify such equipment to make it more robust
and less prone to interference, but I am assuming that
you wouldn't undertake such modifications, and I doubt
you would trust your neighbor to do so, either.)What can I do about my neighbors CB radio comming over my speakers?
Put your speakers outside, point them at their house, turn your stereo on, and sit back. Maybe they'll stop talking after they hear themselves...along with the rest of the neighborhood.
A HAM radio is a Class B radio: it is required to accept whatever interference is caused by Class A radios (a TV is a class A device), and it must not interefere with reception by Class A receivers. Violation results in revocation of the license. If that's not enough, unlicensed broadcasting that causes interference is a federal crime. Just because there's no zoning does not make him legal.
You will want to complain to the Spectrum Enforcement Division. Amateur radio complaints should be as specific as possible, citing dates, times, and frequencies on which alleged violations occurred. Complaints should also include a name and telephone number where the complainant can be reached for further details, if necessary. Complaints should be sent via e-mail to fccham@fcc.gov or by mail to the address to the Bureau. Parties are encouraged to send standard cassette recordings or CDs in support of their complaints. Recordings should be mailed to: Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Amateur Radio, 1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Parties desiring further information may call: (717) 338-2502.
You can contact the FCC and make them aware of the problem. They'll get back to you in 5 years or so. Try any of the electronics retailers in your area and explain your problem. They should be able to guide you to the appropriate filters to keep the chatterbox off of your speakers.
Otherwise use poster aboves suggestion ...but don't get caught.
Good luck.
You should be able to check with the Police Department and ask them about disturbing the peace - your peace, and see what they suggest, they would be able to give you someone to call!
Leaded paint? Or just go over there and knock it down.
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