Like wading through treacle...

[neocr0n]

Quick question, how often do you turn your router off and for how long?

[Rik]

Almost never - only if I'm away or there is thunder around. If I have to re-boot (maybe every 3 or 4 months, I warm-boot).

[neocr0n]

Yeah thats how I do it too, was wondering if there could be a overheating issue but I guess not.

I've read threads about using a radio to check for noise from electronical gadgets.  Unfortuntly I dont have a portable radio to do it with.  Anyone know a cheap reliable one they have used to do this?

[Rik]

I use a Netgear DG834G, and I've lifted it about 1cm using sticky feet, this seems to help with cooling.

As to radios, I converted recently to DAB thoughout, and then realised I no longer had a way to test for RF interference, so may be in the market myself. Given the use, any cheap set will do, in some ways they are more suited to picking up broad-spectrum noise, as they will often use less refined tuning circuits.