I've had some luck using higher frequency bands as I got closer
to the source. A 1.2 GHz beam will narrow it down practically
to the arcing part - but you have to be close. Modern portable
receivers are SURE handier than lugging around an R7000 - or
(God help me) a 141T or EMC-25!
--- Cortland Richmond
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> [Original Message]
> From: Rob Atkinson, K5UJ <k5uj@hotmail.com>
> To: <rfi@contesting.com>
To: <rfi@contesting.com>
> Date: 3/18/2002 3:26:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [RFI] Power line RFI situation
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I've received a lot of great suggestions--thanks. Here's an idea for
your
> local club if you're looking for something to purchase and let members
use:
> One of those ultrasonic dishes to pinpoint line arcs. I bet a lot of
> members would want to use it! I'd be first in line if I were one of them!
>
> 73,
>
> Rob Atkinson
> K5UJ
> k5uj@hotmail.com
>
>
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