[TowerTalk] Strobe Light Sticker Shock

[Joel Harrington]

Bob,

You probably already know this, but for the benefit of others wanting 200'+
towers, I would suggest reviewing the FCC tower registration and
"registration sign" posting requirements.

See: http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/antenna/

73,

Joel - N7LF
Corbett, OR

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Lovell" <pizzabob@cookeville.total-web.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 1:43 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Strobe Light Sticker Shock


>
> Hi, everyone --
>
> I'm extending a guyed commercial tower from 140' to 280' and will
> consequently need to light it.  In order to avoid having to paint the
entire
> tower, I am considering a combination medium-intensity strobe/red beacon.
>
> The Flash-Tech strobe I have on the 200' tower next to my home cost around
> $6000-7000, I'm told.  (I didn't pay for it myself, so not sure. . .)  I
> would like to avoid such a high cost for obvious reasons, as I already
have
> a H-P red beacon from another tower.
>
> Anyone know where an inexpensive medium-intensity strobe can be had?
Surely
> to goodness there's some sort of cheaper alternative, one would think.
>
> Any replies appreciated -- thanks!
>



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