In my case, without an antenna there was no way to key it up - HI
73 - Jim W5ZIT
Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Apr 22, 2008, at 12:56 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
Mine was on the air - but not active at the time the ax was applied
to the hard line. You
On Apr 22, 2008, at 12:56 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
Mine was on the air - but not active at the time the ax was applied
to the hard line. You are my coordinator, but I never did let you
know it was down - sorry. But back up now, with a new connector and
jumper.
73 - Jim W5ZIT (N5SN)
: Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008/04/24 Thu PM 10:44:57 CDT
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
UInless I wind up being able to put mine at the volunteer fire station,
it will be here at my home. Three dogs here at night who will make
PM 09:54:47 CDT
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
There was a guy in the area near here who owned a bar... The bar was
burglarized repeatedly, so the owner wired the window bars to 220V.
Needless to say, when Mr. Burglar
, April 24, 2008 5:50 AM
Subject: Re: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Fire Arms are good if you are there.
When I was in the Nam we put up mechnical ambushes as they were called.
About 15 claymores along a trail with a trip wire in the middle. Only real
problem is a FNG who
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Steve
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:08 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
At least here in Kansas we can now have full auto weapons and machine guns with
silencers, makes security
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:16 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
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Thats not a bad idea, I was getting tired of the weapon approach, I started to
think this was a weapon list.
Hook your alarm to an input on the repeater
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At least here in Kansas we can now have full auto weapons and
machine guns
24, 2008 1:41 PM
Subject: RE: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
OK, Rob, I'll bite...
If the cable's been cut, activating the alarm, how will the repeater alert
you?
This sounds like a solution I'd come up with, then later say, ...d'oh!
73,
Paul, AE4KR
Steve wrote:
Anyway, why not just wrap your hard-line with burglar alarm tape,
connected to a dc relay. This would trip a dc horn or siren (old police
sirens work well or 28 volt locomotive horns) and halogen lights. A nice
small camera to record the bad guys crapping their pants and
Subject: RE: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
OK, Rob, I'll bite...
If the cable's been cut, activating the alarm, how will the repeater alert you?
This sounds like a solution I'd come up with, then later say, ...d'oh!
73,
Paul, AE4KR
From
: RE: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
There have been a number of cases where a store or home owner wired a booby
trap and someone got injured.
Outlawing this is the law in many states. It is mainly due to the intruder
might be a family member or fireman, etc trying to get in for good
-Builder@yahoogroups.com
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:05:19 -0400
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
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
Completely off topic but there is a large diff.
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:10:54 -0400
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Same difference if they cut the light power lines. Guess
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Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:10:54 -0400
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Same difference if they cut the light power lines. Guess anyone with a
lit tower would be guilty of it, then.
Joe M.
Barry C' wrote
-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Same difference if they cut the light power lines. Guess anyone with a
lit tower would be guilty of it, then.
Joe M.
Barry C' wrote:
Premeditated manslaugther .. MM nah thank but no thanks
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: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Well, how about feeding 220 (and I'm not talking
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where was this at? thanks john - Original Message - From: Juan
Tellez To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSent: Tuesday
I call it Adding a little CHLORINE to the GENE POOL
N6DGT
Dail
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From: MCH [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:05:19 PM
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My way is prevention. Once they hit
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barry C'
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:28 AM
To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com
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Premeditated manslaugther .. MM nah thank but no thanks
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: 2008/04/23 Wed AM 01:10:54 CDT
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Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Same difference if they cut the light power lines. Guess anyone with a
lit tower would be guilty of it, then.
Joe M.
Barry C' wrote
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Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
But, they don't know the value of that, and likely don't have any
outlets to get money from it. But, they DO know the value of copper, and
there are plenty of scrap yards..
BUT, you would think that the first few cuts would have
something.
Paul
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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
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Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:16 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com; MCH
Subject: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Here in Texas you can use deadly
The latest trick around here is to tie on to power poles and pull them over
to steal the aluminum wiring and the pole pig. Personally, I don't think $50
worth of scrap metal is worth a shocking experience.
My problem is most of the people that trespass onto my property is kids
from
the mid to lower class housing development to the West of my property.
Even
if you're justified in shooting a kid you will be condemned in the press
and
harassed by the law enforcement officers.
Short
. The station off the air
only upsets the tower/radio stn owners.
73, ron, n9ee/r
From: MCH [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008/04/23 Wed AM 01:10:54 CDT
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Same difference if they cut the light
*To:* repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com
*Subject:* RE: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Premeditated manslaugther .. MM nah thank but no thanks
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED
, 2008 10:31 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Most bullets these days are made of copper.
Perfect!
He wants copper, we'll give him copper.. although buckshot hurts
more!
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getting to a remote site!
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From: Paul Finch
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:35 AM
Subject: RE: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
In the tower building I
There was a guy in the area near here who owned a bar... The bar was
burglarized repeatedly, so the owner wired the window bars to 220V.
Needless to say, when Mr. Burglar came back again, he was found the next day
- still in the window.
The family successfully sued, and the local prosecutor
UInless I wind up being able to put mine at the volunteer fire station,
it will be here at my home. Three dogs here at night who will make a
racket, not to mention a nice 40 caliber magnum revolver. Legal enough as
long as I don't carry it concealed.
More freedom here in Pecos County...
It's already a big problem with AM broadcast stations
losing their ground system. Buried uninsulated copper
wire. Find one exposed piece and start pulling it up.
I wonder if amateur equipment insurance covers such
vandalism?
Bob M.
==
--- Terry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Somewhere around 8-9
Personally I wonder how much exception the local Magistrate would take if the
thief happened to start leaking a little being mistaken for some kinda bird n
all :)
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:02:52 -0700
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder
Easy to explain, Lead Poisoning.
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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barry C'
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:13 AM
To: repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Personally I wonder how much
*To:* repeater-builder@yahoogroups.com
*Subject:* RE: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Personally I wonder how much exception the local Magistrate would take if
the thief happened to start leaking a little being mistaken for some kinda
bird n all
They have already stolen coax off working systems.
Paul
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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:17 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Somewhere
I think they have a copper jacket over lead.
Paul
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Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:32 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Most bullets
Mine was on the air - but not active at the time the ax was applied to the hard
line. You are my coordinator, but I never did let you know it was down -
sorry. But back up now, with a new connector and jumper.
73 - Jim W5ZIT (N5SN) 443.9
Paul Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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From: DCFluX [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Apr 22, 2008 10:31 AM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
Most bullets these days are made of copper.
Perfect!
He wants copper, we'll give him copper.. although
I Don't think this Copper Thieves are actually Targeting Repeater Sites
Etc , Some Sites are off the beaten path and in Place not readily seen
by some , It is just bad People trying to make some money for whatever
.
Example, Here in N/W Indiana home Construction sites get hit all the
Well that Picture sure put Things in Perspective Only one Comment
Unbelievable I guess the Old Saying a Picture is worth a thousand words
is True in this case
Don KA9QJG
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
At 06:49 PM 2008-04-22 -0500, Jim Miller WB5OXQ in Waco wrote:
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.
That's the big problem. No matter how
At my last job we were having copper ground buss bars stolen. They
would hit a cellsite and take them all at ground level. This could add
up to 5 or 10 buss bars if the site had multiple carriers on it. The
fix has been to replace the buss bars with tinned copper buss bars. It
will be a
. Many
thieves are only interested in $10-20 worth of copper. That's all it
takes to buy a dose of drugs and get high.
73, Joe, K1ike
Well I Don't think is just Drugs and stuff like that anymore ,Now We
have to think what $ 5.00 Will buy a Gal of Gas , a Pack of Cigs ,a
Gallon of Milk and
On Tue, 22 Apr 2008, 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
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
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
...
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
But, they don't know the value of that, and likely don't have any
outlets to get money from it. But, they DO know the value of copper, and
there are plenty of scrap yards..
BUT, you would think that the first few cuts would have deterred them
since the majority of the metal is NOT copper - as
Once we tried smearing the feedline with a mixture of cosmoline, carbon
black and gentian violet. But alas came the time when WE had to work on it !
MCH wrote:
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
to
see if they are solid.
Paul
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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MCH
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:11 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
But, they don't know the value
Premeditated manslaugther .. MM nah thank but no thanks
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:05:19 -0400
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] More on Copper theft
My way is prevention. Once they hit that Heliax
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