HI Sean,

On Fri 2039-Apr-01 17:32, Sean Dennis (1:18/200) wrote to Richard Webb:

SD> I keep trying to get the net in, but I have /got/ to call the power
SD> board next week and have them fix those powerpoles...I've got way
SD> too much incoming QRM. 

I've had some dealings of that type with the power company
around here.  When an arc lamp up on the hill behind me was
even killing vhf fm I got tired when it took them five days
to fix it, and still no response to a couple arcing
insulators.  I called ARRL labs to see what assistance they
could give me.

ARRL labs sent some info to the power company detailing
their responsibilities, and offering pointers to docs on the web and
expertise.  NOt much happened in response.

THe ARRL program I got involved in was one of these we work
through arbitration and education, and if no joy then we go
to the regulators.  Well, no joy all last fall into winter,
so finally in early December I was asked whether to go to
the next phase, and it wasn't electrical banana.  SO now the FCC is involved.

Some more weeks go by, I get this letter in the mail, carbon to the feds, does
the boo hoo "we haven't heard a thing from mister Webb since his initial
complaint ... " yada yada says the letter.
The guy at ARRL labs knew what was really going down there,
because every time I conversed with somebody in engineering
dept at electric co i sent him a detailed email stating to
whom I spoke, and what was discussed.

so last week the phone rings when I'm still pre coffee.
IT's a consultant for emi issues they've brought in from
Tennessee Valley authority. HE's an active ham and quite
knowledgeable too.  I'm betting you're TVA over that way, so they've got
expertise on staff.
I'm expecting to see this guy within next couple weeks.

Regards,
           Richard
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