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Re: [TowerTalk] tower base insulators

To: "Tom Horton" <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] tower base insulators
From: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 23:07:10 -0400 (EDT)
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Tom
I have had much success using solid fiberglass rods .. just inserting them
in the tower legs and base, bolting securely.
Don
N8DE

> I toying with th eidea of trying to insulate my tower when I
> put it up shortly.
> I know that Rohn made insulators at one time. But, I really looking
> for ideas on how to do this without using them...if they could even be
> found...
> I kinda want to use the tower as a vertical, but have never had any luck
> with
> shunt feeding.
> Just kicking this around a bit. Any ideas?
> Thanks, Tom K5IID
>
> btw...yes I am a ham!
>
>
> We can never, never forget !
>
>
> Tom Horton K5IID
> Hillsboro, TX
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>
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See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather 
Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions 
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.

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