Well, I think it more depends on how well they keep the lines maintained. 
Yes, you will be near some high voltage lines, probably 69 kilovolts or 
maybe more, depending on your system.  Here in Lansing, I am about a mile 
from a 138 kilovolt substation.  I do have a slightly higher noise level, 
but I can't honestly state that it is from the high power lines which are a 
block away.

It wouldn't surprise me, though, as I have heard them arcing during drizzly 
weather.  If you walk under them, it almost sounds like bacon frying.  I'm 
sure that has to create some kind of noise.

Steve, K8SP
----- 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
>