[Antennas] Re: [RFI] Electric company problem

Sun Dec 11 09:49:15 EST 2005

But then at the same time, if you have a non co operative power company, 
this most times does have a temporary fix to the noise. I used to have 
to do that all the time, but instead of hitting the pole,, I shook the 
guy wire that was on the pole.
Best way I found to find the offending pole was to use a multi mode, 2 
meter or 70 cm rig set on cw or sideband, and with a small like 3 ele 
beam walk the line and hunt for the strongest signal.
Be prepared, it can be a LONG way away!
Joe WB9SBD
Dan Richardson wrote:
> At 03:43 PM 12/10/2005, Dave wrote:
>>> [snip]
>>>> Question to all. What is the prevailing thought about hitting wooden
>> electric poles with a sledge hammer - as a trouble shooting tool?
>>>> I think there was a recent thread about this "trouble shooting" practice
>> as being a very bad - dangerous thing to do.
>>>>