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fourinone
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Hey there,
I have an iHome system and when I plug an AUX cable into the line out/in port(or for that matter just plug it in on one end and complete the circuit with my body) it sometimes picks up a local indian music station. While I don't mind the music, I am confused as to why it happens and my rudimentary knowledge of physics isn't enough to explain it. When I touch the little port that connects the iPod to the speaker system, it significantly lowers the volume of the radio. Is this because my body is acting as a resistor? When I connect a piece of tin foil to the same iPod port and touch the tin foil it has the same effect. However, when I plug just one end of the Aux cable into the iHome and touch the other end I get a very strong radio signal.
Sorry if this question is too basic to answer, I just didn't know where else to get a knowledgeable response :)
Kiril
I have an iHome system and when I plug an AUX cable into the line out/in port(or for that matter just plug it in on one end and complete the circuit with my body) it sometimes picks up a local indian music station. While I don't mind the music, I am confused as to why it happens and my rudimentary knowledge of physics isn't enough to explain it. When I touch the little port that connects the iPod to the speaker system, it significantly lowers the volume of the radio. Is this because my body is acting as a resistor? When I connect a piece of tin foil to the same iPod port and touch the tin foil it has the same effect. However, when I plug just one end of the Aux cable into the iHome and touch the other end I get a very strong radio signal.
Sorry if this question is too basic to answer, I just didn't know where else to get a knowledgeable response :)
Kiril