[SADXA] HF amplifier for sale

[JERRY]

Hi Bob:

Well at issue here is we need folks that have RFI to make a list of 
their issues and call them in so we have something to work with.

The problem I personally have is pretty minor however there are folks 
much closer to a big noise source that seem not to either know what they 
are hearing or it isn't a big enough issue to do something. What I am 
afraid of is one of these days a big source will show up and there is no 
quick path to resolve it as there was when Gary was around. Going the 
route you suggest and what is probably going to have to happen will take 
weeks and maybe even months to resolve.

I mentioned it a few month ago at radio club before Gary retired and the 
reception was like a flock of deer in the headlights. I just cannot 
believe no one in town has RFI problems.

It took Gary and I many months to track down all the issues within about 
2.5 miles of my place that I could hear on one band or the other. Right 
now it is great but in time that is going to change.

I suspect TEP still has the equipment Gary was using but in time I also 
know corporations send stuff not being use to salvage, then when they 
need it, it wont be in the budget so they cant go out and buy new.

Thanks for the input.

Jerry




On 6/23/2013 10:46 AM, Bob Coomler wrote:
> If you are an ARRL member, I'd suggest contacting Mike Gruber, W1MG, at the League headquarters.  When I was living in northern California, PG&E kept blowing off my complaints, but Mike was able to work some magic and I had their undivided attention.  They ended up bringing in an independent RFI consultant from the east coast.  My problem was found, solved and PG&E had the foresight to make it an in-service for the staff.  I doubt that TEP would similarly respond, but Mr. Gruber does seem to get things done.
>
> Bob W7SWL
>
>
>
>> ________________________________
>> From: JERRY <jdwothe at cox.net>
>> To: Southern AZ DX Association E-Mail Reflector <sadxa at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 10:01 AM
>> Subject: Re: [SADXA] HF amplifier for sale
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>>
>> Hi Ted:
>>
>> Sad to say that TEP finds that noise abatement  by their power lines is
>> no longer a concern to them. They have not and do not intend to replace
>> Gary. Our only first step is to contact TEP and file an RFI complaint. I
>> have done that and they blew it off without even a reply. Then if I
>> understand the process we are to file a compliant with the state but I
>> am not sure who as I have not looked into it. If that does not get them
>> off the dime then we are to file a complaint with the FCC outlining
>> dates and who we have contacted regarding the RFI.
>>
>> I would hope it doesn't get to that but it might in order for them to
>> get someone in that position.
>>
>> Regarding the tower, it is sold.
>>
>> BTW to put that tower up in Pima county would be just about impossible
>> with the situation we find ourselves in with the county.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>>
>> On 6/23/2013 9:49 AM, Theodore DOWNING wrote:
>>> Jerry,
>>>
>>> Good to see you at SADXA and an interesting talk. I am ready to move
>>> out into the boondocks after returning home to listen to the urban
>>> noise.  Who is the contact point in TEP now that Gary has retired?
>>>
>>> Second, do you still have Donny's tower?  I may be interested if it
>>> has engineering papers...for my new place in the boonies.
>>>
>>> Ted w7key
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