Just a FYI that comes from 40 years in the utility business.
A frequent (I want to say most common but don't have any data to prove it)
problem is loose split bolt connectors connecting the drop to the meter to the
overhead service triplex.
There are probably several resons for this - but regardless, many investigators
don't even start looking for anything else till those get tightened.
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On Tue, 11/3/15, Jim Murray via Topband <topband@contesting.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: Topband: RFI - and lots of it - final status
To: "TopBand List" <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 10:06 PM
Electricians worked today on the
house grounding the entrance panel and checking out all of
the wiring. Now, everything is grounded to the panel.
They ran a line from the grounding directly to the ham
room ground bus, checked all the outlets for any reverse
etc.. They talked about putting a separate panel in the ham
room but I opted out for now. The interesting part of this
is that the strong hash noise I reported earlier is gone.
I have no idea why. When I reported the noise to the
power company I did mention what I had found on the lines
and It is possible the linemen stopped by when we were not
here and did something, don't know at this time but have not
heard back from the power company.The only other possibility
is that one of the things the electricians messed with
stopped the noise. I suppose it could be something as
simple as tightening the wiring in the box etc.. Cost was
$380. but worth the peace of mind and possibly saved my
operating.Regards,Jim/k2hn
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