I have no idea of the cause, of course .... but as a retired utility communications tech I'll tell you that anything is possible and sooner-or-later will happen. A utility simply can't cover every possible uh-oh.
My utility ... like most ... uses an extensive microwave system for control of the largest utility in the US (In square miles served) and there are extensive "backups and alternatives. This being said, an earthquake that would disturb rowers and dish alignment would be a major disaster. Ditto for a large forest fire. The dense smoke can cause HV lines to flash over, causing them to "trip out", and can cause very wide-spread outages. Lots can and does happen. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
