[TowerTalk] Routing Coax and Control Lines

[Keith Dutson]

My tower is located 17 feet from the shack entrance panel (from KF7P).  I am
replacing all coax with Andrew Heliax.  I have flexible Heliax jumpers to
run from the tower to the shack.

 

All lines are now running underground through 2.5 inch plastic electric
conduit.  I am thinking of running everything from the tower through
elevated 3 inch plastic electric conduit mounted to the tower and shack
roof, with clearance for the mower to cut the lawn.

 

I would like feedback on the pros and cons of running cables elevated versus
underground.  Thanks in advance.

 

73, Keith NM5G