I didnt have a 90 foot tree at my set up so I had to purchase a long steel square post. Its 30 feet high with several feet going into a 6 foot hole with rebar and concrete. At the top I did like you did put a pulley. At the bottom I have a 10,000 lb truck winch mounted on a custom plate of steel. I raise and lower tower with that.
Thanks for the idea. I'm in the process of making the next video and I should include details and a drone view of what made the 'lift' easier. It took a lot of research to figure it out, but maybe I can help others who about to undertake this work.
Who is "they"? You must ground for many reasons including but not limited to; static discharge, voltage differences in equipment grounds, lightning etc. Wind blowing over your antennas creates static electricity. Where do want that to discharge? To ground/discharge device or through your expensive equipment. It's complicated, but you can get this info from the ARRL on line.
Not sure what you mean. If you are referring to the utility box with the copper plate, that is the junction for all antennas with lightning protection.
ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS VIOLATION OF NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE TO GROUND THAT EQUIPMENT. You are forbidden under NEC Article 250 to add grounding at the load or ground radio equipment. I see youre proud of your construction project but you have ZERO KNOWLEGE OF SAFETY CODE OR GROUNDING. Safety grounding is NOT covered under Code, its an ENGINEERING speciality, NOT A HOBBY PROJECT. See my grounding videos for ' why'
Thank you for sharing all these details, I have a similar project and it's very useful !! 73
You're welcome!
Glad it could help.
I didnt have a 90 foot tree at my set up so I had to purchase a long steel square post. Its 30 feet high with several feet going into a 6 foot hole with rebar and concrete. At the top I did like you did put a pulley. At the bottom I have a 10,000 lb truck winch mounted on a custom plate of steel. I raise and lower tower with that.
Thanks for the idea. I'm in the process of making the next video and I should include details and a drone view of what made the 'lift' easier. It took a lot of research to figure it out, but maybe I can help others who about to undertake this work.
Why didnt you use the steel plate behind the copper plate as the main grounding source to attach your fuses with ?
in hindsight i should have just used the steel plate. but i had the copper board so i used it.
instead of flexible conduit you use an expansion joint for underground risers to allow for ground movement.
This conduit was available to me at the time and it works well. I understand about 'risers' but had this flex conduit readily available.
Nice!
I am confused. They say grounding would encourage lightning to strike.
Who is "they"? You must ground for many reasons including but not limited to; static discharge, voltage differences in equipment grounds, lightning etc. Wind blowing over your antennas creates static electricity. Where do want that to discharge? To ground/discharge device or through your expensive equipment. It's complicated, but you can get this info from the ARRL on line.
@@hamradioadventures73 This ham guy ua-cam.com/video/q6-oSJwmW7A/v-deo.html
Hi.Where did you get the utility box /or parts from ?
It's listed in my video. I'll try and find the invoice and post again.
go here for the vendor: www.vevor.com/s/electrical_enclosures?v_tag=98e74600-8961-11ed-b641-df7421841435.4
Nice job on the entry box. Is it steel or ABS?
Steel. Bought from www.vevor.com. Best prices and 2 day delivery included in price. Thanks for the comment!
Hy,for what is this antena please???
Not sure what you mean. If you are referring to the utility box with the copper plate, that is the junction for all antennas with lightning protection.
ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS
VIOLATION OF NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE TO GROUND THAT EQUIPMENT.
You are forbidden under NEC Article 250 to add grounding at the load or ground radio equipment.
I see youre proud of your construction project but you have ZERO KNOWLEGE OF SAFETY CODE OR GROUNDING.
Safety grounding is NOT covered under Code, its an ENGINEERING speciality, NOT A HOBBY PROJECT.
See my grounding videos for ' why'
So the ARRL is wrong? Is that what you are saying? Along with thousands of ham radio operators?
BS. Sigh.