Question for geeks: Can computer speakers pick up other things?

[CornField]

For instance, phone conversations and/or radio transmissions?

I've rebooted my computer and I seem to still be picking up something through my speakers.

[realisticphish]

1. It's the reptoids

the bastards know we know.... :scared:

[BikeWriter]

2. Powerful radio transmitters can come over speakers, yes.

[CornField]

5. I wonder if a ham moved in close by

That's kinda what it sounds like. Is there anyway to prevent it?

[BikeWriter]

9. Radio Shack may have some filters to prevent it...

I used to transmit over a neighbor's door speaker when I keyed up too close.

[LSK]

3. dont worry, thats just Agent Mike keeping tabs on ya!

;-)

[billyskank]

4. Theoretically yes

I once heard of a woman who picked up radio with her gold fillings. :crazy:

[mikeytherat]

6. One of the wires leading to/from your speakers is acting like an antenna

Just move the wires around a bit, and I'll bet it goes away.

mikey_the_rat

[Rabrrrrrr]

7. Yep. Mine grab the fact I have an incoming cell phone before the phone.

If the cell phone is near the speakers, the speakers will make a bunch of noise about a second or so before the phone lights up and rings.

But they can also pick up other things - that's the beauty of EM radiation.

[kmla]

8. Nope. They typically don't have opposable thumbs.

Makes it hard to grip things.