phone buzz and DR to FX [RE-wrenches]

[Gary Higbee]

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Geoff and Wrenches,

I had a similar probem (buzz on the phone line) with a home that used a 
DR2424. It was downright painful to use the phone. I was set to work with 
carefully rerouting the phone line, using heavy shielding, grounding 
robustly, etc., but we also wanted to trade things out for an FX. I 
suggested we do that first. Changeout and NO buzz. Delighted clients, who 
could enjoy a conversation for the first time in years.

I'm not suggesting that the buzz could not be eliminated on the DR, since 
you haven't experienced it on your own system. In this case, though a 
horrible buzz just plain went away, saving a lot of time reworking the phone 
system. I'd suggest changing out to the FX and then evaluating the phone 
issue.

Take care,

Gary Higbee

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Geoff Greenfield" <Geoff at Third-Sun.Com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 11:52 AM
Subject: phone buzz and DR to FX [RE-wrenches]

hey now all you fine wrenches...

An old system with a DR1524 has gone from temporary cabin to full time
residence.  With that has come a phone line, and complaints about "buzz" on
the line.  She is ready to trade up to an outback, and has asked if the buzz
is related to the mod sine (and will go away with the upgrade).

I am looking for input... I lived with a DR for years and had no buzz issues
(well not that kind)... but then again it is a subjective thing and I am a
victim of teenage car stereo abuse and way too many concerts....

I asked her if the problem was with a electric phone only or with a simple
one also.  I also asked her if the phone company grounded to her ground rod
(somewhat buried under a new deck) or if they put in their own rod (waiting
on answers).  I don't want to assume the prob is in the wave and have her
upgrade and still have the problem....  any ideas or experience would be
helpful folks - thanks!

Sincerely,

Geoff Greenfield
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer TM
GLREA Certified Photovoltaic Systems Integrator/Installer License Number
0211-01

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