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If static is on 1 handset or in 1
location:
If static is on all handsets or in all
locations:
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Check nearby for one of the
common interference sources.
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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.
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There is always more noise at
the edges of the base's range.
If an
Out of Range
message
displays, try moving closer to the
base.
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Check near the base for the
source of interference.
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Try moving the base away
from a suspected source, or
turn off the source if possible.
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If the base has an adjustable
antenna, try raising the
antenna so it stands straight
up.
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If you have any service that
uses the phone line, you might
need a filter (see below).
Installing a Line Filter or DSL Filter
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.
Plug the DSL filter into the telephone wall jack and plug your phone’s
base into the filter. Make a test call to make sure the noise is gone.
