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From: S.D-REUBEN%KLA.WESLYN@WESLEYAN.BITNET (Doug Reuben)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom
Subject: Phone Line Noise
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Date: Tue, 12-May-87 21:50:39 EDT
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Posted: Tue May 12 21:50:39 1987
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Victor-

   I had essentially the same problem with line noise. We found out that
what was causing it was a "junction box" which leaked. Thus, when it rained,
and a little bit after it rained, water would leak into the box, cover the
two wires to our line, and cause static. After a day or so, it dried up,
and the line worked fine. Not only will this cause static and prevent you
from getting a dial tone, but it may also make your line busy for incoming
callers. (Although if your line is just for the IBM I doubt that its much
of a problem).

   I realized what was going on, and since the junction box is two
houses down, took the repairman there and told him to fix it. He didn't
believe me, so I took out a garden hose, and to his dismay, sprayed the
whole thing. I then picked up my line, and sure enough, there was static.
Needless enough, after that demonstration, the problem was fixed for good.

    I don;t know if this is the same problem you are experiencing, but it
sounds very similar...


    Good luck in any event!

    -Doug

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