On 7/12/2009 4:35 PM, Bob Nielsen wrote:
When I lived in Tucson, there was a saguaro cactus cell phone tower
nearby. I never could figure out why they went to the expense, since
there was a telephone pole adjacent to the stealth installation.
Telephone poles are not subject to Wireless
On 7/12/2009 4:21 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
I'm sure it isn't cheap, but who can argue with this antenna in
your neighborhood (or even realize it *is* an antenna mast) even
though it might be over 100 feet tall?
www.envirocom.co.za/products.htm#PINE TREE MAST
Unfortunately for us Yanks,
, but
they do all sorts of exotic things.
Dave W7AQK
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There are similar solutions available from
is a big part of their business, but
they do all sorts of exotic things.
Dave W7AQK
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These things are great in concept. However, a large amount of the
stealth is lost in the 6 months of site prep and erection of them.
Thye would be fine if they just grew overnight
Brian, K3KO wrote:
These things are great in concept. However, a large amount of the
stealth is lost in the 6 months of site prep and erection of them.
Thye would be fine if they just grew overnight.
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True, however it's not stealth but esthetics the structures
Lessee. four square for 160 would be
so that would be. about sq foot.
and a roof over that.. with walls... inbetween
adjust for the added capacitance of the internal stuff...you know.. sofas..
bathrooms...
tables... walls.. windows although windows wouldn't
I'm sure it isn't cheap, but who can argue with this antenna in your
neighborhood (or even realize it *is* an antenna mast) even though it might
be over 100 feet tall?
www.envirocom.co.za/products.htm#PINE TREE MAST
Unfortunately for us Yanks, they aren't made in the USA AFAIK
Ron AC7AC
There are similar solutions available from US manufacturers, for
example:
http://www.utilitycamo.com/
When I lived in Tucson, there was a saguaro cactus cell phone tower
nearby. I never could figure out why they went to the expense, since
there was a telephone pole adjacent to the stealth
Well, I've been using a Tarheel 100A screwdriver antenna mounted to a tripod
on my balcony. I live in NYC. It's small enough to go mostly unnoticed. I
also have an SB-220 hooked up to it, and it handles the power well. It's a
compromise antenna, but it works fine considering what I'm up
Years ago in QST (I think it was) I read an article about a NYC Ham who
worked WAC by loading up the metal fire escape outside his building!
73,
Ron AC7AC
-Original Message-
Well, I've been using a Tarheel 100A screwdriver antenna mounted to a tripod
on my balcony. I live in NYC.
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