[TowerTalk] Line Noise Problem

[Ken Duncanson]

Lee,
    I have been involved with a similar problem recently at work. We were
able to isolate it down to the correct pole by going up in frequency. I our
case it was interference at 500Mhz. If you can get a 432 yagi and a receiver
or spectrum analyser you should be able to home in on it. Measurements at
lower frequencies tend to be confused by radiation along the lines. In our
case the line was at 66KV and was radiating hash right up to 1.5GHz.  The
higher you can go in frequency to lower the level of radiation and the more
localised. Hope this helps, Good luck!
73, Ken VK4JUD
-----Original Message-----
From: WA9ALS - John <jfleming@shelbynet.net>
To: towertalk@contesting.com <towertalk@contesting.com>; Lee Buller
<k0wa@southwind.net>
Date: Sunday, 30 April 2000 9:06
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Line Noise Problem


>
>I had a local friend who did just that - called the power company.  They
>came out on multiple occasions and made a sincere effort to pinpoint the
>noise, saying they would fix it.  Unfortunately, neither the ham nor the
>power company could find the source.  The ham moved!  I'm sure your
>local MMV - GL 73
>
>WA9ALS - John jfleming@shelbynet.net
>http://www.qsl.net/wa9als (now with Shack Cam!)
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Lee Buller" <k0wa@southwind.net>
>To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2000 9:42 AM
>Subject: [TowerTalk] Line Noise Problem
>
>
>>
>>
>>
>> A question to the group please.....
>>
>> What is the best way to get the power company to come out here and
>look for
>> some line noise hash.  This has been going on for quite some time and
>I am
>> tired of it.  S-9 to 5 over on the IC765.  Comes and goes....but more
>comes
>> than goes.
>>
>> Do you call the power company?  Any suggestions?  I know that you west
>> coasters have been fighting this a long time....  Just some hints as
>to
>> where to start.
>>
>> Lee
>> k0wa@southwind.net
>>
>>
>>
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