[TowerTalk] Proximity to power lines

[Jim Brown]

On Thu, 5 Aug 2010 01:15:02 EDT, Cqtestk4xs at aol.com wrote:

> However, scanning the area with  Google Map I found 
>a BIG power line running east to west to the north of  the property by 
>about 2500-3000 feet at the closest point. 

Hi Bill, 

My property (8.5 acres) is bordered to the southeast by a high voltage line. 
It's within 300 ft of my antennas. In the five years I've lived here, it has 
not been a problem. Other noise sources in homes, or on lower voltage poles, 
sometimes are. Knock on wood. :)

73, Jim K9YC