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Subject: [TowerTalk] Attaching coax shield to the tower
From: wa6znm@jps.net (James Sawyer)
Date: Mon, 04 Jan 1999 19:08:16 -0800
Berry-

Does I.C.E. have a Web Page?

Jim

At 03:36 PM 1/4/99 +0000, Barry Kutner wrote:
>
>On  4 Jan 99, Dave D'Epagnier <DAVED@ctilidar.com> wrote:
>
>> 
>> Hello,
>> does anybody know of an easy way of attaching the shield of RG-213 cable
>> or (similar) to the top and bottom of a grounded tower? I've read that
>> this is desirable for lightning protection (grounds shield currents
>> before they can leave the tower), and possibly to reduce noise pickup.
>> It of course needs to be a water proof method. I'm not sure if this is
>> the same thing that K7FL is asking for or not.
>> 
>> thanks,
>> Dave
>> AB0GJ
>> 
>> --
>Hi Dave - I.C.E. (1-800-ICE-COMM) makes a nice block to attach to the 
>tower. You remove one inch of shield, put in some of the Noalox-type 
>goop, tighten the screws, and you're all set.
>I.C.E. makes some nice stuff...
>73 Barry
>P.S. Just a satisfied customer, no affiliation otherwise
>
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>Barry Kutner, W2UP                            Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
>Newtown, PA                                   Frankford Radio Club
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