[TowerTalk] 110 Vac up a tower

[Dale Jones K5MM]

  In responding to the querry about what type of coax to use, KC5UOO
  suggested running 110 Vac to the top of a tower to operate an antenna
  switch.  Please note that this is potentially LETHAL unless industrial
  grade installation guidelines are used throughout the project.  That
  means running metal-type conduit up the tower for the AC power line.

  It is far safer to run 12 Volts ac or dc to the top of a tower to  
  operate switches, so long as the relay coils are consistent with
  that voltage.

  Just a word of caution........Avoid running 110 Vac up to the top of
  a tower if at all possible, or if you EVER intend to climb that tower
  with the AC power on!!

  73
  Dale  K5MM 
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At 07:27 PM 12/1/97 -0600, KC5UOO wrote:

>I would run the *BEST* stuff I could afford...to a Transco or
>Thompson-Ramo RF switch at the top. These units have either 5 or 6
>outlets using waterproof n-connectors & are virtually lossless at HF.
>They usually go for $40-$100 at hamfests. My Thompson uses 110v & is
>usable to 12ghz. Or, you can look around for the one Drake used to
>make.Hope this helps..John  KC5UOO


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