why distance to the computer does not help?

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Re: why distance to the computer does not help?

Patricia
will do.  
i sit back far, but i'll also check the RF.  
good idea.  
thanks!  


On Oct 7, 2013, at 5:32 PM, Fog Top [via ES] wrote:

> About ROKU...Even though ROKU advertises itself to be either an ethernet or Wifi connection, the Wifi signal is always emitting from both the ROKU's remote control device and the ROKU device.  I have an HF 35C high frequency sound analyzer by Gigahertz solutions and detected the signal coming from both ROKU devices.  I called the manufacturer and after much back and forth it was finally admitted that there no way to turn off the wireless function on ROKU even if you connect with an ethernet.  I was very happy that the store where I purchased this device readily refunded my money upon return.
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> Regarding distance from a computer, I am able to tolerate my desktop better if I sit about 5 feet back from the monitor.  If you would like to test how far the RF from your monitor travels (even when it's off) get a cheap portable AM radio tuned off station to white noise.  You should be able to hear the pulses coming from the monitor.  Try this on a TV that you think is "off" but is really on standby mode because it was turned "off" with a remote control.  I now put my TV and computer devices onto a power strip that I can actually turn off.
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Patricia
you guys, this new system is so confusing to me.  
sorry if i sent this twice... now thrice.  !??!?!?!?
love, patricia 


On Oct 8, 2013, at 10:13 PM, Patricia [via ES] wrote:

will do.  
i sit back far, but i'll also check the RF.  
good idea.  
thanks!  


On Oct 7, 2013, at 5:32 PM, Fog Top [via ES] wrote:

> About ROKU...Even though ROKU advertises itself to be either an ethernet or Wifi connection, the Wifi signal is always emitting from both the ROKU's remote control device and the ROKU device.  I have an HF 35C high frequency sound analyzer by Gigahertz solutions and detected the signal coming from both ROKU devices.  I called the manufacturer and after much back and forth it was finally admitted that there no way to turn off the wireless function on ROKU even if you connect with an ethernet.  I was very happy that the store where I purchased this device readily refunded my money upon return.
>
> Regarding distance from a computer, I am able to tolerate my desktop better if I sit about 5 feet back from the monitor.  If you would like to test how far the RF from your monitor travels (even when it's off) get a cheap portable AM radio tuned off station to white noise.  You should be able to hear the pulses coming from the monitor.  Try this on a TV that you think is "off" but is really on standby mode because it was turned "off" with a remote control.  I now put my TV and computer devices onto a power strip that I can actually turn off.
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