Robert,

If you ever buy a new SW radio, make sure it has a noise blanker. It won't
completely eliminate the noise, but pulse type noise can easily be reduced
by 20 db or more.

You should be able to fix the florescent light problem. First, I would
replace the starter. On the TVs, get the neighbors to put ferrite beads on
the TV power cords. If they use outdoor antennas, they might need those on
the antenna leadins also.

And, of course, as Richard told you, get the antenna as far removed from all
noise as you can.

Tam/WB2TT
"Robert Williams" wrote in message
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When my neighbors turn their TVs on, I have to turn off my shortwave
radio because I get a terrible buzzing interference over most of the
shortwave band. I can't hear a thing. I also get a similar problem
when my wife turns on a florescent light in the kitchen. Is there
anyway to reduce or eliminate this kind of interference?

Rob KC7BUM
Portland, Oregon