Rumor has it PG is facing possible bankruptcy due to being
found responsible for the big fire(s) in CA. That being the
case, I would expect they would have to re-prioritize greatly-
problems such as yours are, to them, 'lost in their noise'
(pun intended).
73, David K3KY
(You wrote:)
I want
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"Message: 1
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:59:44 -0700
From: <57jndenn...@comcast.net>
To:
Subject: Topband: RFI on TB "
As a starting point to check-out *everything* between the feed-line
connection directly at the *antenna feed-point*
and a receiver, connect a 50-ohm termination at
In the Houston, Texas area the hams know the cell number of the guy who
works for the electric distribution company locating the noise sources. We
can call him and leave a very detailed message about the noise source
location and he is quick to verify it and have it repaired. Ask around.
Logan
I want to know how you guys get the power company to respond so quickly. I’ve
been calling Pacific Gas and Electric for 6 weeks now and nothing. I can’t
even get a phone call.
Ken K6MR
From: Topband on behalf of K4SAV
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2019
I have a Ray Jeff 680/ADF marine radio direction finder I have used for noise
location for a long time and it is in need of some maintenance.
I have looked for a schematic for years without success. If anyone has a
schematic they could share I would appreciate a copy.
Even a similar model
Don't know why the mail system thinks this message is spam... Trying again.
Lightning surge suppressor on power poles can be big noise generators
when they go bad. The worst one I found was three miles from my house
and created S9 noise on my receiving array. Its characteristics fooled
me
> Over past few months, I have picked up an S5-S7 noise signature on my TB inv
> L antenna with K2AV FCP system.
I would not use an inverted L for receiving. Unusable for rx at my
QTH but FB for transmitting.
73
Rob
K5UJ
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I can relate the same story here. The power company guy came by, I
showed him what direction it was coming from, he went to the nearest
pole with a lightning arrestor in that direction (a little over a
quarter mile away - not every pole has one) disconnected the lightning
arrestor, and the
