Date   : Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:24:09 +0100
From   : anders.carlsson@... (Anders Carlsson)
Subject: Dead BBC B

Andrew Benham wrote:

> a switched-mode power supply locally that was emitting so much RF
> interference that it blotted out Radio 4 on Long Wave.

Back in the 1980's, the BBC Micro barely never got imported to Sweden. 
Probably it was too expensive, but what really delayed it was the state 
telephone company responsible for licensing computers and other electronics 
complained the BBC computer caused too much interference. I've always 
thought it was BS hiding another reason, but perhaps the units they received 
for testing in c:a 1984 had exploded power filters but nobody told them? :-P

But yes, I figure all interchangeable components should be replaced whenever 
I service the power supply.

Best regards

-- 
Anders Carlsson