Our quiz topic this week is towers. I was hoping to find more questions like Extra question, but some reminders from the safety section won’t hurt.

T0B04 Which of the following is an important safety precaution to observe when putting up an antenna tower?

A. Wear a ground strap connected to your wrist at all times

B. Insulate the base of the tower to avoid lightning strikes

C. Look for and stay clear of any overhead electrical wires

D. All these choices are correct

G0B07 Which of these choices should be observed when climbing a tower using a safety harness?

A. Always hold on to the tower with one hand

B. Confirm that the harness is rated for the weight of the climber and that it is within its allowable service life

C. Ensure that all heavy tools are securely fastened to the harness

D. All these choices are correct

E9E09 Which of the following is used to shunt feed a grounded tower at its base?

A. Double-bazooka match

B. Beta or hairpin match

C. Gamma match

D. All these choices are correct

Answers:

T0B04 = C

G0B07 = B

E9E09 = C