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[TowerTalk] Attaching coax shield to the tower

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Attaching coax shield to the tower
From: w2up@mindspring.com (Barry Kutner)
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 15:36:18 +0000
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

--
Barry Kutner, W2UP                            Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
Newtown, PA                                   Frankford Radio Club

                                           

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