[K3CAL] Prince Frederick Repeater Update

[Jim Tetlow]

There will be some cost adjustments, a open relay rack was offered as a donation, we will need shelves, hardware, mounting and grounding. Some cost saving here, along with pathway savings in shelter. 

Lightning protection was covered for one cable.

Since the tower isn't populated heavy, rf may not be as problematic as Mt. Hope, 
Two climbers for 8 hours each with insurance and bond, was budgeted, we will need quotes from approved (by the State) companies. Piggyback install may or may not be a problem. If the window for this tower is close, it could save us money, if close to the end of the install we may have to act earlier?

There may be a not cost for 120 volt power if it is available at our location, if power must be installed there, it may be a small add.

A smaller coax, would result in lower costs for connectors, and tower supports, plus faster install time for climbers. The number would have to be looked into, but we did have a budget for the larger cable and connectors, clamps; this number may now be on the high side.

 

Sent from my iPad, 73,
Jim Tetlow
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> On Oct 17, 2014, at 21:04, Eric H. Christensen <eric at christensenplace.us> wrote:
> 
> Today I took the few minutes to gather the rest of the information needed to submit our application for the tower space in Prince Frederick.  The committee that reviews these requests meets next Tuesday so I'm assuming we'll hear something shortly there after.  
> 
> During the special meeting several questions came up that I did not have answers for.  Here are answers to some of those questions:
> 
> 1. Will we need to provide our own rack?
> Yes.
> 
> 2. Will we need to provide our own lightning protection?
> Yes.
> 
> 3. Will we need to provide our own feedline support inside the shelter?
> No.  Cable trays exist in the building.
> 
> 4. What about electricity?
> 120V AC is provided in the shelter and is on generator backup.
> 
> 5. What are the requirements for tower climbers?
> They must be certified and bonded.
> 
> 6. Can we piggy back on your install of repeater antennas?
> Do you really want to wait that long?
> 
> I've sent some planning information to Jim K3UGA and I suspect he'll have some new numbers to work with soon.  I'm still trying to find feedline at a better discount.  If we're good to go I might be able to pick up antennas on my way back from South Carolina just after Thanksgiving (or sooner if needed).
> 
> 73,
> Eric W4OTN/3
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