I've had the same problem in a big way. IF you can actually find the noisy
pole for them -- I know it is really their job -- but if you can do that, it
should go a LONG way to helping get it resolved. And if you can be there
when they "fix" it, you'll be able to tell them if they've really fixed the
problem.
Use a handheld HT that has AM, preferably both 2m & 70cm (I use Yaesu
FT-60R), and with a small handheld beam, it does wonders, especially on
70cm, where a small handheld beam can have 5 to 7 elements.
All these details and much more are on my web site:
http://www.powerlinenoise.com
I hope that helps...
73, Dave N0RQ
-----Original Message-----
From: rfi-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:rfi-bounces@contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Kelly Johnson
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 7:58 PM
To: Mike@rfiservices.com
Cc: rfi@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [RFI] What the ARRL has power line noise?
Mike,
After 3 years of trying I finally have the attention of PG&E (thanks
to a letter from the FCC of course). They came out and rebuilt a pole
about 2 weeks ago, but I still have noise issues. At this point it
looks like there are at least 2 sources of noise from at least 2
different poles. I could really use your advice about how to help
PG&E find the source of the noise. They seem to be just taking my
input when I say "I think it is this pole here". They've never really
verified exactly where the noise comes from. They just tighten a few
bolts and/or rebuild a pole and leave; hoping they fixed it. Not only
does this take a long time (they last time they rebuilt a pole was
nearly 3 years ago), but at some point I fear they will give up and
claim I am chicken little :-)
What can I suggest or use or do to really find the source so the fixes
are more likely to cure the problem?
They have RF-based as well as acoustical equipment, but I've never
seen them actually use the acoustical equipment. Will that help?
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