Bill:
I think the phenomenon is called aolean vibration. That might help you
locate some possible cures on the Internet to suggest the utility for
implementation. Same physical parameters (line tension, cross-section area,
weight, wind speed) that could cause galloping conductors.
Good luck.
73 de
Gene Smar AD3F
> I figured that many people with big towers would most likely live in rural
> areas
> where
> this problem exists.
>
> Thinking about a hunk of farm land but the normal utility lines going down
> the
> road past
> the property 'sing' in the wind.
> At night, when it's even quieter than normal, it's loud enough to be annoying.
>
> Has anyone experienced this and had any success with power, telephone, etc.
> utilities in
> 'dampening' the noise.
>
> I think that's what those metal wings or balls I see on rural power lines are
> for.
> How successful are they.
>
> Please and thank you.
>
>
>
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> "Those who flee temptation generally leave a forwarding address."
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>
> Bill H. in Chicagoland
>
>
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