a strange computer sound experience
I have an Intel Core i5 iMac.
I have a limited ADSL line and do not use Wifi. Wifi is not enabled.
I have no close neighbours, and the one that is closest is on vacation far away. his whole house is powered down.
I have no TV. no radios were on.
the other day, i was using Skype to talk to a friend, and started hearing LOUD static.
ok, no biggie... hang up and retry for clearer reception; it happens sometimes.
except that didn't help. the noise remained when Skype wasn't in use.
the static got quieter and a voice started to be heard. it sounded like someone on a walkie talkie.
as the static nearly disappeared and the voice got louder, i heard sirens.
as it resolved, i heard what sounded like a police band radio, complete with dispatcher, talk between patrol cars, and sirens.
except it HAD to be some TV slopover..... the dispatcher's voice and the cop that hollered "put your hands behind your neck" had strong southern accents (and i am not talking southern Ontario).
then it all faded away.
HOW?
how ... here, where there is no wireless or satellite signal, could my computer have appropriated a TV audio feed? again... even after i closed the Skype app AND restarted.
I have a limited ADSL line and do not use Wifi. Wifi is not enabled.
I have no close neighbours, and the one that is closest is on vacation far away. his whole house is powered down.
I have no TV. no radios were on.
the other day, i was using Skype to talk to a friend, and started hearing LOUD static.
ok, no biggie... hang up and retry for clearer reception; it happens sometimes.
except that didn't help. the noise remained when Skype wasn't in use.
the static got quieter and a voice started to be heard. it sounded like someone on a walkie talkie.
as the static nearly disappeared and the voice got louder, i heard sirens.
as it resolved, i heard what sounded like a police band radio, complete with dispatcher, talk between patrol cars, and sirens.
except it HAD to be some TV slopover..... the dispatcher's voice and the cop that hollered "put your hands behind your neck" had strong southern accents (and i am not talking southern Ontario).
then it all faded away.
HOW?
how ... here, where there is no wireless or satellite signal, could my computer have appropriated a TV audio feed? again... even after i closed the Skype app AND restarted.
Comments
Hope you didn't let the experience disturb you too much and slept sweetly.
but the suggested outfit would still work.
Oh.. Hey chris.. I'd like a 400x400 px avatar..
tatty, i can do. me and tatty have a strong relationship.