Jack, Another little doubt over AC power lines and antena masts; Here we have 220V AC, but I suppose it is the same for my question; I have placed an AP 7-8m off the ground, just under the antena, and obviously I have to get power to it. Well I have run an AC cable INSIDE the mast ( i thought it would be easier) up to the AP, or rather just below it where the transformer to DC is placed. However, after not getting excellent readings for the AP, it has occurred to me that i) as a pringles can makes a radio wave because of an electric current in the center of its diameter, could the mast be causing a seperate radio wave as the AC line goes up the middle? Could this affect my signal? ii) it could be more dangerous than normal in the case of a lightning strike? although the antena is grounded to the enormous metal fence that it is mounted on, the power line goes from just below the AP to inside the mast and then to the residence at 10m where the power comes from. I am not really sure what to do about this 2nd point; maybe bring down the AP, or its transformer or is it safe as it is?
Andy
