[TowerTalk] Feed Line Entry

[Jim White, K4OJ]

Do not know what type of windows you have, but a common shortcut, if you 
will, is to replace a window pane with a piece of Plexiglas which you 
can drill holes through... obviously this is not an SPG!

IF you are willing to make the commitment, and IF your XYL approves I 
would highly recommend you put the hole in the side of the house - even 
easier if the builder has not finished his work.  The best location is 
directly under a window - since the load forces that would have been 
heading towards the ground there have been re-directed already.

Just above your window is some sort of a header which makes sure 
downward forces above the window are moved to either side of the window 
- if it is frame construction you will see large members running 
horizontally over the window - if it is concrete block you will see what 
they call a lintel which does the same thing...

SO since there is not a lot of down weight directly below the window it 
is an ideal place to pop a hole...

N4ZR did a real nice presentation on this kinda stuff at Dayton, it is 
also available on the web  - in it you can see several methods including 
the one employed by my father at our station (it is dwarfed by the one 
at KC1XX).  The powerpoint presentation which will give you A LOT of 
ideas can be found at...

http://www.pvrc.org/Powerpoint/n4zr_files/v3_document.htm

The shot of the cable through at our QTH is:

http://www.pvrc.org/Powerpoint/n4zr_files/v3_document.htm

...it is worth a visit!

Enjoy your new home - even more so with a massive array!!!

GL,

Jim, K4OJ




Tom wrote:

> I have just bought a new house and am faced with decisions. Any and all input would be appreciated. Trying to decide which way to bring the coax / feedline / ground into the shack. ( One of the bedrooms )  It's like a new vehicle, you don't want to drill any holes. My choices are to go through the floor, through the wall or through the window. I'm thinking some kind of plexi glass box in the window. I'm located in NW MO. where I understand the winters can be rather harsh. I've been following the group since I moved here. There is a wealth of information here, just have to ask..................Tom N4RS
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