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Noise or static on the line

Interference is the most common cause of noise or static on a cordless
phone. Here are some common sources of interference:

electrical appliances, especially microwave ovens
computer equipment, especially wireless LAN equipment and DSL

modems
radio-based wireless devices, such as room monitors, wireless

controllers, or wireless headphones or speakers
fluorescent light fixtures (especially if they give off a buzzing noise)
other services that use your phone line, like alarm systems, intercom

systems, or broadband Internet service

If static is on 1 handset or in 1
location:

If static is on all handsets or in
all locations:

Check nearby for one of the

common interference sources.
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.
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.
Try moving the base away from

a suspected source, or turn off

the source if possible.
If the base has an adjustable

antenna, try raising the antenna

so it stands straight up.
If you have any service that uses

the phone line, you might need

a filter (see below).

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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.