Well, a guy from the utility company came out today and checked the power
main, said it was fine. He scheduled a road crew to come out and check the
poles, which I hope to be the culprit. After he was gone I went out to the
street with my portable to see if any of the poles were suspect. There are
two, pretty much in front of my house, on either end, that are strongly
eminating that 60hz buzz. One looks as if it has been replaced somewhat
recently and the other is looking prety rough. I, of course, suspect the
latter. I also am having an intermittent loud, crackling, popping kind of
sound. I seem to hear it wherever there is dead air or a weak station that
I'd prefer to hear. Is anyone here familiar with this? It 's also there with
the power main shut off. I hope it is related to the suspicious pole and
will be reconciled when the utility crew comes out. Anyway, I appreciate all
of your suggestions thus far. Wish me luck! 73,


Brian