Dave,
Check out the cost of converting to underground service. I had the same
decision to make several years ago and found that the I could rent a Ditch
Witch and dig the trench myself, thus greatly lowering the cost of the
conversion. Depending on local codes, you might also be allowed to purchase
and lay the conduit, too; leaving only the service entrance hardware swap to
a pro. Around here, the electric utility provides the feeders and does the
final hookup for free. Mine cost $400-500 (to electrician for new service
entrance box and conduit), plus the Ditch Witch rental and my labor (CHEAP).
That was 6-7 years ago, so YMMV. In addition to peace of mind, an added
bonus was extra points with XYL, and increased property resale value. It was
a no-brainer.
Chuck, N4NM
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Greer" <davidgreer73@yahoo.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 7:45 AM
Subject: [Towertalk] Service drop danger
> Every ounce of my safety-conscious brain tells me not
> to run one leg of a proposed 80-meter full-wave
> horizontal loop above the service drop coming to my
> residence from the power lines along the back property
> line. But the tall trees in the backyard of my new
> residence are so inviting -- they were tailor-made to
> support a nice 80-meter horizontal loop. But, the
> service drop is in the way. I need reassurance that I
> am doing the right thing by not installing said
> antenna in that location. Now, I am considering a
> 40-meter loop because I can avoid the service-drop
> issue by going with a smaller loop.
> Anyone want to convince me that I am wrong?
> 73, Dave, N4KZ
>
>
> =====
> David Greer
>
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