My way is prevention. Once they hit that Heliax, they don't be hitting any more tower sites - preventing the next guy and likely saving some of your lines.
Your way is just "passing the problem on" to the next site. (not meant as criticism per se) By weeding out all the scum, the problem is prevented. Joe M. Barry C' wrote: > Prevention is better than a cure ( which you keep secrete) > Geovision siftware and some old cctv cams is cheap connected to some > sort of high intensity light source tends to slow them down ... > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:23:51 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft > > Well, how about feeding 220 (and I'm not talking the MHz variety) > through a piece of Heliax to feed something on the tower like a light? > (or even as an unterminated open circuit) > > That way, when the cut through it with the rest, SURPRISE! The guy who > was stealing the cable will be the body attached to the cut pieces. > > I know.... excessive force. > But, if it's feeding the light, is it excessive? > Wrap it with tape that says "warning - dangerous voltage". > > Joe M. > > Jim Miller WB5OXQ in Waco wrote: > > There has got to be a way to catch and make an example of these > > thieves. The buyers of copper must be trained to be selective > about who > > they buy this stuff from and require good ID and keep records of who > > they buy from and be aware that the stuff might be stolen. > Regulations > > as stiff as buying or selling a handgun might help. Something has > GOT > > to be done. > > WB5OXQ > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG. > > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.3/1392 - Release Date: > 4/22/2008 3:51 PM > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > before someone else does Find the job of your dreams > <http://mycareer.com.au/?s_cid=596064 > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.3/1392 - Release Date: 4/22/2008 > 3:51 PM
