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Re: [TowerTalk] Anti-climb measures

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Anti-climb measures
From: "Tower (K8RI)" <tower@rogerhalstead.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 09:26:55 -0400
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It depends on the tower, but three boards fastened to cover the tower faces
up to 10 or 12 feet would work quite well.   If the tower has a broader face
than can handily be covered with boards then half or three quarter inch
exterior plywood should work.


Roger Halstead (K8RI, EN73 & ARRL Life Member)
N833R, World's Oldest Debonair (S# CD-2)
www.rogerhalstead.com


> What, if any, measures are people taking to prevent the neighborhood
> kids climbing their towers, with possible resulting falls, injuries (or
> worse), and lawsuits? AN Wireless lists an anti-climb accessory for
> $450, but I can't see why one needs anything that expensive.
>
> This area has plenty of kids and few fences (except around pools), so I
> do need to take some precautions.
>
> Alan AB2OS
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>
> See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless
Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any
questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
>
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See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather 
Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions 
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.

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