[RFI] Metal Pole vs Wood Pole

[Steve London]

I would like to hear about metal-vs-wood poles, too.

I live in SW New Mexico, with a seasonal dry climate. It's wet from July through 
September, dry the rest of the year. I have one wood pole that is stressed by 
power lines in 3 directions. Once the pole dries out, it screams. The power 
company comes out, tightens hardware, and it's quiet for a few weeks, or until 
the wet season comes. Just wondering if it's worth trying to twist their arm 
into changing to a metal pole.

73,
Steve, N2IC

On 12/04/2019 05:52 PM, Charles Plunk wrote:
> My latest power line rfi I have tracked to 2 poles within 10' of each other. One 
> or both is scheduled to be replaced. White arrow on the street, white strip on 
> the pole, was orange tape, and sewer line nearby marked with green yard tag. 
> Confirmed with utility that it is indeed scheduled to be replaced but they would 
> not give me a timetable so far. LOTS of hardware on these 2 poles. So waiting 
> before I track further if needed. They are old wood poles probably from the 60s.
> 
> Does it make any difference as to risk of future rfi whether the pole is metal 
> or wood (does hardware loosen more often on wood poles)? Just curious as the new 
> poles they install most or all seem to be metal.
> 
> How long do you think I should be patient before I check back with them? 30 days 
> since first email will be 12/18.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Chuck
> AF4O
> 
> 
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