Topband: Electric Fence QRM

k6se@juno.com k6se@juno.com
Mon, 2 Dec 2002 08:44:48 -0800


Flotd, K8AC wrote:

"I located two that WERE causing the problem just by listening closely
with my ears.  The problem joints were arcing sufficiently to be heard
from 10 feet away."
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Although the ticks or buzzes can be heard by ear, when I find a bad fence
I usually go out at dusk to pinpoint the problem when you can easily see
the blue arcs.  This convinces the fence owner there is a problem as well
as a possible fire hazard.  They then become quite cooperative.

73, de Earl, K6SE