[TowerTalk] 69kV to 115kV

[Alan Braun]

If you think you have problems now just wait until they put this thing up.
The only good I can see is that they'll be replacing all the old insulators,
which certainly must be arcing somewhere now. Yes you care and so do your
neighbors, especially the ones who will be closer. Being next to one of
those can really do a number on your property values! I looked at a place
close to one of those when I was shopping for my present QTH, and it was
selling for at least 40% less than it otherwise would have for that reason.
The realtor warned me off for reasons totally unrelated to the noise problem
I knew would be there.

Alan Braun NS0B

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ford Peterson" <ford@cmgate.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 2:28 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] 69kV to 115kV


>
> The local power utility just notified me that they intend to "upgrade" a
> line running 1/4 mile from the QTH to 115kV.  They describe 65' wooden
poles
> with 52" insulators (much bigger than existing insulators) held horizontal
> from the pole with 8' spacing.
>
> A public hearing is being held on 8/27 to allow the public to address
> "concerns" to a representative of the utility.
>
> 1) Do I care?
> 2) Are 52" insulators adequate?
> 3) Are there issues that I should address to the "representative?"
> 4) How can I learn more about this to find out if it is properly
engineered?
>
> The existing 69kV line is very noisy when you drive under or along the
line
> (on an AM radio).  I have power line issues on low bands now.  I don't
want
> them to get worse!
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Ford-N0FP
> ford@cmgate.com
>
>
>
>
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