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Re: [RFI] I could see the arcs with binoculars last night!

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Subject: Re: [RFI] I could see the arcs with binoculars last night!
From: Charles Plunk <af4o@twc.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:01:21 -0500
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:-). The arcs are very tiny. I cannot see them with my eye. But with the binoculars I can. I saw 2 distinct arcs. One at that square washer and the other at or behind that broken insulator (spool).

Chuck

On 4/11/21 4:16 PM, Steve London wrote:
As a member of the local volunteer fire department, I can tell you we have been called out for arcs. The call out was "pole on fire". You should do the same with the power company if they are less than responsive.

73,
Steve, N2IC

On 04/11/2021 03:07 PM, Dave Cole wrote:
Hi,

Assuming your Power company is responsible, (most are), they will get right on something like that.

You might couple your audio, and S-Meter video to your video of the sparks, showing the spark, the S-Meter jump, and the audio all at the same instant.

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 4/11/21 11:47 AM, Charles Plunk wrote:
Last night I tried my digital camera and binoculars. I could see the arc's with binoculars! Looks like ground and neutral wires are to close to other hardware. The digital camera captured one arc but was so dark could not see the pole. Anyone ever use a night vision camera like used for hunting etc for this?

Updated details at https://www.qsl.net/af4o/Powerline%20RFI%20QSL.net%20Webpage/Arc%20Webpage.html

Great group here. Thanks for everyone's help!

73

Chuck
AF4O

(Soon to be W4NBO, a call my Elmer (SK) had for 20 years)

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