[TowerTalk] Power Line Proximity and another question

[James C. Marciniak]

Hi John and group:

I got my license after I bought my house - complete with a 15-17 KV
Power line running about 100 feet from my house!

I can't speak for others in the same position, but here, I rarely
experience anything I can contribute to the AC Line. And the few times
I've experienced a problem (about twice in four years), the local power
company has been quick to check/fix any noise.

I currently have a Carolina Windom at about 45 feet, erected parallel to
and about 120 feet from the towers. No troubles.

I am currently trying to figure out how to get 50 feet of Rohn tower up
safely - perhaps a bigger challenge, since it would be placed within 150
feet of the lines. This seems safe to me, but I'd appreciate any
comments from the group. 

Anyway, if John is planning another trip to the area with the power
lines, a handheld transistor radio might give him a heads up!

73,

Jim   N1RUI

-from the cool, green mountains of Vermont


John Guida wrote:
> 
> Howdy - NJ1V here in Hempstead, Texas.
> 
> I am considering a move to the Charlotte, North Carolina area. I visited
> there over the last couple of days, investigating some job related issues,
> as well as a quick tour of the area to the south of town, primarily
> bordering the South Carolina border.
> 
> I have a couple of questions that maybe some of you Tower-talkians could
> help me with:
> 
> 1. For any of you that might live in that area, what are my prospects of
> finding a little acreage (3-5 acres) within a 30-45 minute commute of the
> I485/Tryon Street area that would accommodate a couple of towers?
> 
> and
> 
> 2. I did see one home on 3 acres that was of some interest, but has a
> high-tension power line tower behind it, which is within 1/4 mile. Not
> having ever experienced the results of a situation like this personally,
> and not having had any way to check it out while I was there, what might
> the onions by of those of you who have first hand knowledge of what might
> be expected relative to noise issues?
> 
> Tnx in advance for any help I can get!!
> 
> CUL es 73.............................."victor"
> 
> John Guida NJ1V
> nj1v@phoenix.net
> 

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