Hello, My casual conversation turned in a great opportunity today. The electric company sent someone out to my property today to survey my 3 phase job. I asked him what they did with the old poles th
In some counties/states, utility poles that have been removed form service are considered hazardous waste. The poles may have been replaced because they are no longer structurally sound. ____________
This is a timely subject because the utility company is replacing poles about a mile south of my QTH. It appears the old 40 footers are being replaced by 60 footers. I have been tempted to stop and a
Author: "Thomas F. Giella NZ4O" <nz4o@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:45:19 -0500 (CDT)
Eric tell the electric company that as a ham you provide emergency communications for natural disasters such as ice storms, earthquakes, hurricanes, etc. Then ask them to donate two new poles and pla
I'm pro-pole but I have yet to personally use one but from my experience, there are usually GOOD poles in the pile, you just need to sort through it. Linemen use a hammer to thump the poles near the
Forgot to add this, one big benefit from using poles is that in most areas, one does not need any permits from the local powers that be to install a pole. Just dig the hole and chuck it in. Hello, My
When I was a kid I had a power pole, the guy at the electric company got it for me and they dropped it into the hole I dug, with some help. It was only 35 feet or so, but a great thing for a kid ham
With a little effort I got my power company to give me a used 60+ footer. I hired a guy (they suggested) to come out and drill the hole. I stepped the pole and drilled a couple of holes at the top. I
Hi All, There is a great article in the October, 2007 issue of CQ Magazine [page #52] well written by Stew Gillmore W1FW, on this very subject. Regrettably, it is not yet available on the CQ archives
Utility poles ,at least in Ohio, are replaced regularly because they rot at ground level. Most poles are usable after the pole is cut off a couple feet above ground with no problems. I have had sever
Wow, Thank you ! This was the information I was looking for and then some. Yes, I wanted to know what issues I might encounter with getting the pole and then installing it. From your suggestions I wo
Thank you for the additional input, Yes I would definitely be really careful. Safety is my main concern and all your suggestions would definitely be looked at. I do like the idea of installing the st
Have faith and thou shall be disappointed. The more rural and insignificant a community, the more restrictive the local ordinances. Check the local codes first !! 73 Siegfried KB2YVC _______________