asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs what regulations have been made to compel manufacturers to fit suppressors on all appliances which may affect good reception on radio and television sets; and if the regulations are adequate to deal fully with this problem.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Radio and Television Interference.
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Two sets of regulations governing the control of interference with reception of radio and television programmes have been made and are in force, namely S.I. No. 108 of 1963 which deals with interference caused by small electric motors and S.I. No. 223 of 1963 which concerns interference caused by ignition apparatus forming part of an internal combustion engine. Further regulations are in course of preparation to govern control of interference caused by industrial, scientific and medical equipment, but because of the complexity of the matter it may be some time before these are ready for issue.
It is not possible to prevent all interference. The most that can be hoped for is to reduce it to a level which will permit enjoyable reception of the home programmes. The signal strength from distant stations is usually below what is necessary for good reception.
In general, the co-operation of the manufacturers and of the electrical trade continues to be received in ensuring that equipment liable to cause undue interference to radio and television reception is not placed on sale and in arranging to have suppressors fitted in instances where interference has been caused by a particular type of equipment.
Is it obligatory on a manufacturer to actually fit a suppressor to any kind of electrical apparatus or to a motor car?
It is.