On 8/17/2010 11:55 PM, Ray Brown wrote: > What do you do when you want to install a small UHF linking repeater on > a 4-story building that has no lightning protection on its' roof? (this is to > link an ambulance at a hospital to its' base repeater 40 miles away) > > From what I've heard, it may not be a good idea to hook it to the HVAC, > either. > > (sigh) > > > Ray, KB0STN
No. I would find the nearest copper pipe from either the in-house water system or the sprinkler system, and clamp to that (making sure you don't crimp the pipe!!!) using #6 or maybe #8 wire if it's REALLY close (less then 5') Again, not as good as a dedicated system, but MUCH better then nothing.
