Having a way of connecting a electric fense source to the shield of the feedline would be good. That way thief would not have to cut very deep to get to the "enforcer", hi. It would also not interfere with the RF side. The shield being grounded would have to be engineered.
These are usually not fatal, just convincing you don't want to go here. 73, ron, n9ee/r >From: MCH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: 2008/04/22 Tue PM 10:23:51 CDT >To: [email protected] >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 > > Ron Wright, N9EE 727-376-6575 MICRO COMPUTER CONCEPTS Owner 146.64 repeater Tampa Bay, FL No tone, all are welcome.
