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If you are having RFI issues on HF, get an MFJ-1025 and a second
antenna that is comparable to your main antenna. Both the external
antenna and the MFJ-1025 will work well after you learn how to use
it. The MFJ-1026 is like the MFJ-1025 except it comes with a small
antenna and a preamp. The preamp is an ok feature but the small
antenna is useless. The reason I'm recommending the Noise
Canceling filter is because you maybe waiting awhile for FLP to
repair the problem.

To help speed up the process, locate where the RFI problem is
(MFJ-856 is a good locating tool) then call FPL and ask for TVI quality
control. You should then be connected to the executive offices of
FPL. You will not speak to an executive but to a person that will
make a work order to investigate the issue. FPL will keep in contact
with you if you're professional and persistent. Give FPL an ample
amount of time to investigate, at least two weeks. Then call or go
online to the Florida Public Service Commission and make a
complaint.

My RFI experience with FPL took little more then four months to
resolve by being professional and persistent. Two weeks before my
RFI issue was repaired, I told FPL on the phone, "I gave ample
amount of time for the resolution and it's not complete so my next
step is to contact the Florida Public Service Commission". I believe
that was the key in my resolution.

Also I believe the hurricanes that affected Palm Beach County from
2004 through 2006
(2004 - Frances and Jeanne, 2005 - Wilma and Katrina, 2006 -
Ernesto) created a huge task and expense for FPL and the only way
they will fix RFI/TVI issues is by complaint. You would think after
three years the power company would have completed the repairs by
now. After everything I learned about power lines noise, if the power
lines were water pipes a lot of Palm Beach County would be under
water.

Note: Most electronic devices today are not getting interference from
TVI issues so ham radio operators have become one of the main
complainers to the power companies.