[Boatanchors] KSM-Bolinas Antenna Damage - MRHS Newsletter No. 50

[Bill Stewart]

Hi Bob,
Yes, that's a great idea and probably the guys out in Bolinas
(CA)have given that some thought. I'm in NC and not a volunteer at
KSM...just passing on the info. Around here, years ago, you 
could get poles, guy wire, anchors, etc and some help from the
power crews, esp. when I lived in town. But now days they are
reluctant to part with that stuff...from a liability standpoint
and also, I guess the value is also a consideration. I've seen 
where they have sawed the poles into several lengths after taking
them down. They might give one the short pieces for fence posts...hi.
Thanks and 73 de Bill K4JYS 

----- Original Message -----
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 2:24:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] KSM-Bolinas Antenna Damage - MRHS Newsletter No. 50

Bill,

If I may suggest, contact the local Utility Company.

I wouldn't expect them to string wire, BUT - They may be amenable to 
providing a replacement utility pole to replace the downed one.

Myself and others across the country have, in the past, managed to 
acquire poles for antenna systems through this method.

In one or two cases, they were even amenable to using their auger to 
erect same.

Sometimes a bit of lubrication, whether it be a bucket of fried chicken 
and "other" offerings, or playing "nice" is all it takes.

The acquired pole may have been previously used, but if it is the 
requisite size, and the price is right, give it a go!

[Managed to get two in one property.  One ended up not *only* as a 
support for antenna wire, but served as the place to mount a rotator and 
a Tri-Bander.]

Regards, Bob - N0DGN


On 1/26/2015 1:50 PM, Bill Stewart wrote:
> Good Afternoon all,
> I am forwarding this link to the MRHS Newsletter to the list in case some may be
> interested in reading about the antenna damage at KSM/K6KPH-Bolinas. As you
> may know this is a mostly volunteer/donation supported on-going project. If you
> can send along some monetary support to help in the antenna repairs, I'm sure it
> would be greatly appreciated. Also, note later in the Newsletter, that the MRHS
> has been granted use of 512khz. It is really a thrill to hear KSM transmitting again
> on their assigned coastal frequencies...some of which are down due to the antenna
> damage. Give 'em a listen and send in a report.
>
> Thanks...73 de Bill K4JYS

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