Signal Propagation on Single Phase Power Distribution Lines at Power Line Carrier Frequencies

Two sets of propagation measurements were made on a 20,847 foot unenergized power distribution line in the frequency range 0 to 50 kHz. The line was configured with and without distribution transformers. From the first set of measurements a voltage transfer function was calculated for this line. In the second set of measurements the line was energized with a 25 kHz signal and the voltage, current and impedance were measured along the line. Various propagation characteristics such as attenuation, characteristic impedance, velocity of propagation, and standing wave ratios were determined from these measurements.