[TowerTalk] ground radials and railroad tracks

[David Robbins K1TTT]

You also must be careful around railroad tracks as they can pick up large
induced voltages and currents from the power lines that often run along
their right of ways.


David Robbins K1TTT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-
> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of k0dan
> Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 04:53
> To: Richard W. Harris; towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] ground radials and railroad tracks
> 
> Interesting...I'd sure give it a try, but be aware that they may still
> indeed have easement rights and if they should roll up on those tracks,
> you
> could be liable for any "damage" (???) thight might occur from you putting
> RF on their property. On the other hand, if they do operate on those
> tracks
> keep in mind that there is horrible noise, pulse, and other crud that is
> on
> railroad tracks. Surge suppression and good grounding would be well-
> advised.
> Good luck & 73
> Dan
> k0dan
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard W. Harris" <Richard_Harris at byu.edu>
> To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 4:34 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] ground radials and railroad tracks
> 
> 
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am in the process of putting down 48 radials (approx 40M length each).
> > Some are going to be shorter on one side.  To the west my property line
> > is about 32-33M away where I have a chain link fence.  On the other side
> > of the fence is an old railroad spur. I actually own the property but
> > the railroad has an easement.  They have not use the tracks in about 2-3
> > years so I actually think their easement may have expired. In any event,
> > I am going to run the radials under the fence for the last 7-8 meters
> > and have them either on or just under the ground.  My question is - can
> > I make use of the rail tracks in any way.  If I hooked my ground radials
> > up to the rail would this help or hurt?  Any other ways I might make use
> > of this rail?  Curious only.
> >
> > Thanks and 73,
> >
> > Richard - KJ7CU
> >
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