Re: [IRCA] Powerline noise
Update on my powerline noise. The Bonneville Power people are here along with PPL and they are looking for it. Unfortunately no noise to speak of today. Isn't that always the case? Anyway, I went around with them checking poles and we found a couple that are suspect. They are supposed to get back with me later today. One pole wire looked really suspect with lose wires. They are both in the area of the noise. But when we had the East wind and warm temps it was noisy. Today partly cloudy and cool. But the sun is out, so there is hope. They will knock some wires around if it doesn't show up on its' own. These are three experts. The Bonneville guy has been checking out noise issues for over 40 years. I am keeping my fingers crossed they get it this time around. 73, Patrick ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Powerline noise
Would you believe it turned out to be an electric fence? That's right! A bare down wire against the downspout. Apparently an always on AC unit, that transferred noise. I would have never guessed that! I have seen electric fencing arc, but nothing like a sold S9+10 DB hash which even the power guys thought it was classic powerline noise. They found it. I am so pleased with PPL. They do great work! 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Powerline noise
Patrick, I'm glad they found it. I remember battling power line noise for five months in 1972, and I'm not sure anyone found' it, it ultimately went away, but if the power folks had persisted, maybe it could have been a few weeks instead of a few months. -- Rick - Original Message - From: Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club ofAmerica irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Powerline noise Would you believe it turned out to be an electric fence? That's right! A bare down wire against the downspout. Apparently an always on AC unit, that transferred noise. I would have never guessed that! I have seen electric fencing arc, but nothing like a sold S9+10 DB hash which even the power guys thought it was classic powerline noise. They found it. I am so pleased with PPL. They do great work! 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Powerline noise
Pat, Happy to see that the your electric power company was able to find the noise source. The two ground rods near a power pole about 200 yards from my backyard is being used to hold up some yellow caution tape surrounding a hole at the power pole. The tape has the words fiber optic cable and this cable is being hung on the power poles. Lately a little noise problem has been noticed. I hope that Clark Utilities has the same service as Pat's power company. Dennis, ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Powerline noise
Rick, Thanks. There is more to have done. Since the property in question is private and there was nobody home, all the PPL people could do is to move the downlead of the electic fence away from the downspout and leave their card and ask them to call. They will instruct the people how to solve the issue. Hopefuly they will comply so my problem will be gone permanently. PPL will call me in a week or two to give me the results. Being metal against metal, when it is dry I get the noise, but as soon as the sun goes down te moisture here on the coast collects and the noise is pretty much gone until it dries out. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Powerline noise
Dennis, I hope so too. My noise is gone for the time being, but not a PPL issue, it wont to a done deal until the people make the change. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Powerline noise update
Thanks Dennis. Yes, the guy seemed very caring and understanding and knew of my issue. He gave me his phone number and I can call him at any time (cel), as he wants to hear the type of noise over the phone. I can easily record it too. PPL is really good about solving noise issues. But with even fog and drizzle, the noise goes. But when we had the east wind and warm temps, it was noisy. Tonight, totally nil, as far as I can tell, with rain off and on. Conditions are not great tonight with the elevated AK earlier. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Powerline noise update
I got a call from one of their radio people in Ridgefield WA. They are on it. However, with the rain we are getting, the noise is nil right now. At least at home. But they will catch it in time. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Powerline noise update
Pat, Happy to read that your noise problem is at nil. I have had a slight noise problem here lately. Hopefully with off and on rain through Friday the insulators on the power poles will get washed clean. Ridgefield is a few miles North of here, so if I need them they're close by. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
