Re: [TowerTalk] Feed Line Entry

["Jim White, K4OJ" <k4oj@tampabay.rr.com>]

Do not know what type of windows you have, but a common shortcut, if you 
will, is to replace a window pane with a piece of Plexiglas which you 
can drill holes through... obviously this is not an SPG!

IF you are willing to make the commitment, and IF your XYL approves I 
would highly recommend you put the hole in the side of the house - even 
easier if the builder has not finished his work.  The best location is 
directly under a window - since the load forces that would have been 
heading towards the ground there have been re-directed already.

Just above your window is some sort of a header which makes sure 
downward forces above the window are moved to either side of the window 
- if it is frame construction you will see large members running 
horizontally over the window - if it is concrete block you will see what 
they call a lintel which does the same thing...

SO since there is not a lot of down weight directly below the window it 
is an ideal place to pop a hole...

N4ZR did a real nice presentation on this kinda stuff at Dayton, it is 
also available on the web  - in it you can see several methods including 
the one employed by my father at our station (it is dwarfed by the one 
at KC1XX).  The powerpoint presentation which will give you A LOT of 
ideas can be found at...

http://www.pvrc.org/Powerpoint/n4zr_files/v3_document.htm

The shot of the cable through at our QTH is:

http://www.pvrc.org/Powerpoint/n4zr_files/v3_document.htm

...it is worth a visit!

Enjoy your new home - even more so with a massive array!!!

GL,

Jim, K4OJ




Tom wrote:

> I have just bought a new house and am faced with decisions. Any and all input 
> would be appreciated. Trying to decide which way to bring the coax / feedline / 
> ground into the shack. ( One of the bedrooms )  It's like a new vehicle, you 
> don't want to drill any holes. My choices are to go through the floor, through 
> the wall or through the window. I'm thinking some kind of plexi glass box in 
> the window. I'm located in NW MO. where I understand the winters can be rather 
> harsh. I've been following the group since I moved here. There is a wealth of 
> information here, just have to ask..................Tom N4RS
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