You willl have to see what happens.  Substations do not have to produce any
radio noise at all, and I would think that new equipment would be clean.
But since installation of this equipment will change the configuration of
power lines in your neighborhood, insulators that were not problematic
before may suddenly become so.  Find out ahead of time who deals with RFI
problems at your utility, and perhaps get some baseline measurements before
the new system goes on line.  You may not have anything to worry about, but
be prepared.


Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, Maryland
Home:  http://lras.home.sprynet.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Kris Hickerson
> Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 7:48 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: I have a Real Concern
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I have known for a couple of years that there was going to be a new
> electrical substation built on this edge of town.  I had been led to
> believe, however, that it was going to be a couple of miles south of me.
> 
> Well, guess what.  They began construction about six weeks ago and it is
> approximately 2 blocks from me.  Needless to say, I'm not at all happy
> about
> this situation, but I know, they have to put it somewhere and probably
> nobody once it in their backyard.
> 
> Now, my question to all of you who no doubt have had more experience and
> more information about this sort of thing, what can I expect when they put
> this electrical power plant online as far as interference to my ham radio
> equipment?  Of course, I don't want interference to my AM/FM reception
> either, but the ham radio is of far greater concern to me.
> 
> I do intend to call the city utility company and express my trepedations
> to
> them.  Perhaps I don't have that much to worry about and I certainly hope
> that is the case.
> 
> I'll appreciate whatever information any of you may be able to provide.
> 
> Thanks much.
> 73
> Kris
> wb9slm