Your question is not dumb, but you have to keep in mind that there appear to be politics involved in the tower that you want to go onto. This can lead to very big problems, if you are not careful.
I would really think twice before trying to use the cable. Removing the paint can be a really time consuming job and any solvent may damage the outer casing of the hardline. Painting over the old paint may look good now, but may start to peel off in time. This may cause a headache in the near future with the local government, as it may become quite ugly. Cellular companies are beginning to replace older coax that is still quite serviceable, I would try to look for an unpainted piece. Just curious, what size hardline do you have and how long is it?
A little insight.....I have always said that, if you are an nonpaying guest on a tower, you should do all you can to keep a low profile. Make your installation look exactly like what is on the tower as far as quality of work and components. For example, stay away from tie-wraps and black tape to secure the coax to the tower. #12 gage black insulated wire used as "tie-wire" is a better choice and is quite affordable. Using coax that may peel off black paint might cause a firestorm from the local government towards the tower owner in the future and may just get you thrown off the site. Having to replace the coax in the future will add tower climbing time to the project that means added liability to the tower owner. One of my sites requires $1M insurance to do any tower work, a very common amount in today's world of liabilities and lawsuits. I've worked out a deal with an insured tower climber to barter work. I put
the best stuff on the tower that I can afford to minimize tower climbing time.
73, Joe, K1ike
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com wrote:
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com wrote:
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 19:58:16 -0400
From: W8KT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: FAA Paint Removal
OK, dumb question I know. The local government here says any towers in
the village nust be silver or grey. Cables can be silver or black. I
just aquired some hardline that I woulld like to use, but it is painted
FAA colors. Anyone ever try to remove paint from hardline? The coat is
not thick, appears to only have been painted once. Flame suit on.....
Bob
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