[TowerTalk] Ridding Birds from the Tower

[Mike Ryan]

The tie wraps are a good idea...they most likely won't last a terribly long 
time in the Florida sun, but better than nothing. I will try them on my recv 
loop...it has been a popular perch for osprey who leave a huge mess all 
around it.  - Mike

-----Original Message----- 
From: GEO Badger
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:16 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Ridding Birds from the Tower

I worked in marine research for a number or years and we used a stainless 
steel spike system along the surfaces we didn't want any birds to land.
http://www.birdbgone.com/?gclid=CPLO6sm99LoCFclQOgodH3UA1g

Now, that would not be a good thing for our antennas, nor was it good for 
areas we had to put our hands and/or feet. I started using tie wraps with 
the tail sticking up. That kept the birds at bay and we didn't get injured 
any longer. Plus, it's not metallic so there are no RF detuning concerns


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  Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side.
    GEO
      http://www.w3ab.org

I have been putting a lot of thought into it and I just don't think being an 
adult is gonna work for me.
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