[600MRG] Distance from powerline question

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 8 Dec 2014 at 14:07, Doc - KØHTF wrote:

> Good afternoon.
> 
> I am experiencing the same quandary. We live in Algona, Iowa and most of the
> power lines are buried - except across the street from our house and across the
> street and even with our back lot line. It is a 23.8 Kv. line.

You mean 13.8 KV, I presume.

> It is a municipal utility. One of the maintenance men told me that they
> prefer that the neutral is not water pipe grounded at each service. I out
> down 3 - 8"

I assume you mean 8'

> ground rods tied together with # 4 copper and have tried various
> grounding combinations. Over much of the spectrum the noise level is about S-9.

My noise level here in Moscow, Idaho is a constant 10dB to 20dB over S-9 
on 80 meters. Very frustrating...

> So your answers to Andy will sure be welcome here too!

And here too.

Ken W7EKB