Well, where I go on vacation, or was the last 14 years, was very close to a 
power plant and while I would get a little noise I think off it on 80, it 
was more like a short buzz every so often and really not enough to be a 
problem. Not saying that's how this one will be for you, but it shouldn't be 
bad I wouldn't think. You probably have a much better installation than I 
ever did on vacation. Too bad next year I'll be somewhere else a lot lower 
but I'll still get on the air.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kris Hickerson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 7:48 PM
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
>