[TowerTalk] ++ Fwd: KYTV, Channel 3 - Springfield, MO - Television tower top...

[Ron KA4INM Youvan]

Hi:
 
> Given the large investment necessary to bring up these large towers, I all
> ways wondered why they do not incorporate de-icing facilities into them.!?
> What is an other $100K when you already spend millions on it ?:)

  Many of the TV & FM antenna have electrical de-icer heaters to keep 
the tuned slots etc. from developing enough ice to detune them, the 
cost and weight of deicing the tower and guy wires is prohibitive.
The latest development is paint that doesn't allow the ice to stick 
(to the antenna), which works, disappointedly. (not as was hoped)

  73 (= Best Regards) de: Ron ka4inm@qsl.net  SENT Time and Date are UTC
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