> I just got a 900 MHz DSS cordless phone, and I had the perfect spot
>> for it, right on top of my tower computer case. But then I noticed
>> that the manual says that the base unit must be placed away from all
>> electronic equipment, including PCs, stereos, TVs, and microwaves.
>> What is the reasoning for this? Could the magnetic fields generated
>> by the speakers in the phone cause any problems?
> Usually the problem is nothing more than radio frequency
> interferrence. Much like you get if you take a portable radio and get
> it too close to your computer or monitor.
> I have run into some cases where routers or even computers rebooted
> when a portable phone transmitter is placed too close to them due to > the RFI.
I know of several server rooms that do not allow any cordless phones, cellphones, bluetooth, etc. in the room, you can't even bring them in if they are turned off, one room has old Ma Bell 2500 phone on very long cords for you to use of you need to talk to tech support while working on a machine.
-Hudson
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