[TowerTalk] Entry Point for Coax/Cable

[Brian Alsop]

You might also consider the total coax length of each option.

You don't say what frequencies you plan to operate.  However if 6M and 
above an extra 75' might introduce significant extra loss-- depending 
upon type of coax used.

73 de Brian/K3KO


    On 1/31/2013 15:07, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> As a general principle, isn't it best to have the single-point ground as
> close to the electrical service ground as possible, for minimum
> resistance between them?
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> On 1/31/2013 8:20 AM, David Robbins wrote:
>> i would call it a toss-up... pick whichever one is easier, or if you
>> are married, whichever one looks better.
>>
>>
>> Jan 30, 2013 07:49:14 PM, rfman45 at hotmail.com wrote:
>>
>>
>> I want to determine the best location for the cables and coax to enter
>> my house for my new tower installation. Many of you have extensive
>> experience in these matters and I would appreciate your thoughts.I
>> have a Ufer ground at the tower will as well have a cadwelded star
>> ground system radiating out from the tower.
>>
>> The coax and control lines are my concern. There is a house perimenter
>> ground starting outside the shack and going around the outside of the
>> house directly to the telco and electric service entry point ground
>> where it is then tied in to the tower star system. The shack in the
>> house is diagonally opposite the telco and electric utility entry point.
>>
>> Am I better off bringing the cables into the house via a bulkhead with
>> suppressors tied in to the perimeter ground
>>
>> A) right at the telco and electric entry point (relatively close to
>> the tower) and bring the cables then through the basement or
>>
>> B) further away ( 75 ft or so diagonally opposite point A in the
>> house) where the shack is and run/trench the cables outside to that
>> point.
>>
>> I thank you in advance for your comments and suggestions.
>>
>> Mike W2LO
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