[RFI] Interference

[Kim Elmore]

Is the intermittent nature random or is it periodic? If it's periodic it *might* be a doorbell transformer. Big maybe.

Kim N5OP



On Jan 17, 2012, at 15:37, Tom Horton <k5iid at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I am having a problem that when it happens is horrible.
>  It is an intermittent power line type noise that is a solid s-9+.
> reducing down the lower I go in frequency.
>  In my experience that means it is fairly close. Usually a strong noise on a higher frequency
> means it is fairly close. 
> Anyway, I callled the line company, Oncor, in my case and they sent a fellow out and we talked about it and he went looking around. He came back a few minutes latter saying it was a door bell transformer down the street. He said since it wasn't their problem he couldn't do anything about it other than contact the customer and tell them. Well, he could not talk to them that day or the next, I suppose.
> Has anyone ever heard of an intermittent door bell transformer? I would think if that was the case that is would be a dangerous situation. 
>  It is also suspicious since that is the first thing the guy suggested when he got here. 
>  Anyway, the noise still appears from time to time with no real indication of why it appears. Doesn't seem to be weather or wind related. Again this is an extremely intermittent noise and sounds just like an arc on a power line.
>  I contacted them again by e-mail the other day and I got a reply saying that they cannot assist me any further because the problem is not their equipment causing the proble.
>  My question is...do they have any responsibility to try to get this problem cured.
>  They told me they cannot tell me whose house is causing the problem. 
>  Frankly, I am not convinced that the problem is not theirs.
>  In years past I took my power company in WV to court over some noise and finally got it fixed.
> Not sure where to go from here.
>  Ideas? 
> thanks, Tom K5IID
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