Area Representative Bizzielizzie13 Posted April 21, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted April 21, 2023 After several years with a Starcom intercom SWMO has decided that there is too much 'noise', this comes & goes with alternator load, lights on/off etc. So my question is, does anyone have any advice experience of what 'noise filter' for the power supply would be worth getting? Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Reeves Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 if i remember correctly i had a n old fashioned suppressor fitted on a csr .... i was using Starcombut i never had the same issue with my dura sv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 21, 2023 Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 How is the power supplied?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Bizzielizzie13 Posted April 21, 2023 Author Area Representative Share Posted April 21, 2023 JonathanThe power is taken directly from the battery & runs down the tunnel to the boot where the Starcom is mounted, the earth is in the boot too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 21, 2023 Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 ThanksAnd what type of Seven? And if it's pre-K what ignition sytem?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 21, 2023 Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 Discussion of causes and suggestions on diagnosis.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamC Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I have the same issue with the Starcom on my CSR. I can't bare it.Cant help with a fix I'm afraid but it's on my list to do so following with interest.This was my first choice...https://www.earshotcommunications.co.uk/shop/product/starcom-flt-01-dc-power-filter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Bizzielizzie13 Posted April 22, 2023 Author Area Representative Share Posted April 22, 2023 In reply to Jonathan, I have an R300 with Duratech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Bizzielizzie13 Posted April 22, 2023 Author Area Representative Share Posted April 22, 2023 Thanks for link in #7, that looks like it's what I'm after. Not in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raw Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 You do need a filter on the power supply to cancel out the majority of the electrical noise. I use a Starcom supplied unit on my Duratec but having fitted a new digital PMR this winter (which is separately powered and switched from the intercom) I now need to fit a second filter purely for the PMR. I'm hoping I have another Starcom unit in the garage, if not, I'll have to investigate further.Added - just found this via Google, haven't tried it but looks like it'll do the job:https://www.rallynuts.com/intercom-accessories/zero-noise-12v-power-filter.html Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Bizzielizzie13 Posted April 24, 2023 Author Area Representative Share Posted April 24, 2023 Thanks Andrew, I had seen this too, Starcom went out of business in Jan 2022 so I understand. Looks like the Zero Noise filter it is! One on order now & will report. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Bizzielizzie13 Posted April 29, 2023 Author Area Representative Share Posted April 29, 2023 I've fitted the 'Zero Noise' filter & done a good road test. I'm happy to say very pleased with the result, so can recommend!Obtained from 'DT' with Club discount too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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