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Old 01-23-2005, 07:10 PM  
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Originally Posted by jukeboxfrank
Yes it is possible if you think of a small signal sent out that would then be stepped
up locally.
How 'small' is you signal? When you step up voltage, you lose current, and visa versa. You have to have a very very good conductor (read: not powerlines) so your power isn't lost in other forms of energy (heat, etc)

Exact reason why power is distributed at 110kV, 33kV and 11kV
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