[NLRS] 6m and up noise

[Brad Johannes]

I've seen and read more than one comment on 6m noise now. I thought I was 
alone, but maybe not.
I've noticed a variable noise floor on 6m since I got back on 6m last 
summer. I also noticed it on 2m this past weekend. I live on the NW side of 
St. Cloud, and now with the 3element beam up I know the noise is worse 
straight south of me, which puts the antenna pointing right at the 
industrial park area of western St. Cloud. At it's worst it can be S7-9 on 
the meter. Pretty much makes any week signal stuff impossible for me. I need 
to go drive around and check if there is a power substation straight south 
of me, which I suspect there is. If this is the case, has anyone else had 
the problem? If you approach the electric company have they told you to get 
lost? What's a good plan of attack for this other than selling the house and 
moving out into the country? During the times of high noise I can turn the 
beam NW to NE and drop the S meter down to zero. Seems to be worse during 
the day, and quieter at night.
Any thoughts?
Brad
KB0HNN