On 4 Jan 99, Dave D'Epagnier <[email protected]> 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
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Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: [email protected]
Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
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