De-Coupling an old Valve type TV

[#1]

I use a Eddystone 840C short wave radio to receive CW/RTTY. and HF FAX .... and also SSTV ...
This morning I was attempting to receive an SSTV signal from Basingstoke, when my missus decided to put the big TV on, in the next room, to entertain the GGDaughter... The resulting "mush" completely wiped out the reception of the SSTV signal.  I vaguely remember something from my past, when this kind of interference happens, it is necessary to "de-couple" the TV Power plug from the main ring circuit.... BUT... I can`t remember how to do it...or what components to use....
can anyone point me in the right direction, to see if I can minimise this interference, Perhaps I need to de-couple the Eddystone, my Laptop, and other stuff too?  Any advice and instructions would be much appreciated.

[#2]

how about a ferite ring? - very common in the CB radio days
another one but more expensive is a something like a transformer with a capacitor couple, but never used one
a good source of these odd items is  http://www.keene.co.uk/

[#3]

Interesting, shutter. Were you still receiving the signal on the HF rig, and the interference blanked out the SSTV screen, or was it the actual HF signal that was lost? If so, what band/frequency was it?
Doesn't sound like a mains problem to me.

[#4]

'de coupling' is simply a term used to describe a capacitor which will pass the signals you want to filter out to ground. You would likely want to place this capacitor across the output DC side of the internal power supply used by the Eddystone. Try 10 or 15uF to start.

[#5]

Was the interference constant or just for a while at switch-on, which could be the degaussing circuit?
Big old CRT TV's use a lot of high-power, high-voltage and high-frequency components, so almost inevitably chuck out a LOT of RF interference as they age so as above, the mains wouldn't be my first suspicion.

[#6]

OK... for those interested,.... The received frequency on HF is 3781 kc/s  and when the TV was switched on, the signal was lost in the "mush"  created by the TV... As the TV is in another room, about 14 feet distant from the HF receiver, and a brick wall between..... the HF receiver aerial is a long wire, dipole 34 feet each leg, running at bungalow rain gutter height. (North South). and the "lead in" is tv coax about 100 feet, which does not run anywhere near the TV aerial lead in..... So , I am convinced that the "mush" is being transmitted along the ring main (either live, neutral or earth , or even any combo !)... and back into the HF receiver...
Received frequency is 3781 kc/s
SSTV program is Easypal 
TIme of transmission is 07:40A daily

[#7]

I know this thread is getting on a bit but just in case someone's still reading it...
This ‘mush’ or ‘hash’ can be radiated from the television via either the mains wiring or via the television antenna.
Remove the television aerial plug from the back of the television whilst both the television and the Eddystone are running and if the ‘mush’ is still present then it is being radiated through the mains wiring.  If it disappears then it is being radiated from the television via the aerial.
Electrical suppressors are obtainable that can be fitted between the television and the power socket.  These essentially route interfering signals down to earth.  They can have the additional advantage that they can suppress interference already on the mains wiring that could interfere with the television.
If it appears that the interference is being radiated from the aerial the cable can be wrapped around a ferrite core or ferrite rod.  This is very much a hit and miss exercise.  If you know a local ham you may be able to ‘borrow’ some ferrites to try out.  You could also pick his brains – we do try and be helpful wherever possible ! 
Incidentally it may be worth wrapping the television’s mains lead around a ferrite before you spend any money on a suppressor – might just help.
Good luck…
John

[#8]

Thanks for the continued interest !.....
Problem solved....
how.? ... Easy.... 
Moved house,
took the old VALVE TV`s  (central heating ) to the British Heart Foundation shop, (who have since sold them on!)...
Regretting selling the Eddystone but have replaced it with an ICOM IC-R71E   
and
Bought two new flat screen freeview tv`s !...
Probably a bit drastic, but it works ! ! . 

[#9]

Interesting spec on the R71E.
Careful when changing the battery backup.

[#10]

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I know about the memory battery ..... getting it changed soon !..
(tks om 73 de Gerry) 

[#11]

http://www.rigpix.com/icom/icr71aed_manual.pdf

[#12]

Error 404 (again)
But ... don`t worry strat..... I already have the PDF for the manual !..