On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 11:55:10 -0500, "Gene Bigham" <jbigham2@kc.rr.com>
wrote:
>After reading all these posts I count my lucky stars! I recently got
>re-married and we looked for a home for about 3 months. During the search our
>realtor friend of the family was made aware of my interest in a home where a
>modest tower could be erected. She was very helpful and directed us to homes
>that had been screened on this qualification. As it turned out we saw many
>suitable homes that pleased me for their RF launch ability but did not suit
>the Mrs. Finally, we looked at this home and it met all criteria. I got to
>know the neighbors immediately building good will. Then started out with a
>G5RV in the tree. This brought curiosity out in several neighbors. I briefly
>explained what I was doing in low tech terms and the fun it was to do so.
>Next, came a Gap Challenger vertical. Again, curiosity was expressed. I
>inquired if there were any interference issues with all of them and was told
>no. We have underground everything here, power, phone, cable. One neighbor
>has not
>subscribed to cable and asked if my antenna would help his TV reception. We
>laughed about that one. Next came a 50 foot crank up aluma tower which was
>placed in the back yard while preparations were being made to erect. Again
>curiosity from the neighbors. I again inquired if any interference had been
>noticed. The response was no. When the day came to erect the tower, rotator,
>beam, etc. Two neighbors offered to help! It has been up and nested now for
>a couple of months and no complaints to date. Oh, I did research the
>covenants and restrictions for the community on line and found one item
>referenced to tower which only specified must be installed and maintained in
>sound mechanical condition. So far so good, now go knock on a 3-500zg tube or
>two and see what happens.
>KB0GU
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Gene has exactly the right approach. Anyone suffering from
testosterone poisoning should take heed.
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Bill, W7TI
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