As long as it's a good strong railing, some I've seen have been rather 
flimsy, but if it's solid, I don't see why that wouldn't work.
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Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 6:23 AM
Subject: Fwd: Re_wors case


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>> From: Michael Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
>> Date: 23 November, 2012 7:01:58 AM NST
>> To: Michael Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Re_wors case
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>> Hi John:
>>
>> Ok, so how about clamping the BTV at the head of the stairs, to the front 
>> of the railing that surrounds the perimeter of the stairwell, keeping the 
>> base of the antenna about 6 inches off the ground.
>> I could also attach at least 2 radials, running them along the ground, 
>> keeping them in close to that railing or attach a lead to a ground stake 
>> driven into the ground, again, close to the railing.
>> I think most of the antennas I'm looking at are going to have a contact 
>> with the earth, either by a couple of short radials or connected ground 
>> stake. I also could use something between the clamps and wood to protect 
>> the wood from severe damage.
>> I don't suppose the antenna wouldn't cause no more damage then a 
>> satellite dish clamped to the railing?
>> Steve: thanks for the DX Engineering tip. I've been looking at there 
>> stuff and I think your right.
>> They could help me get the best out of an antenna package and with the 
>> Canadian dollar where it is against the US, the final cost probably won't 
>> be that much to swallow. The exchange and customs would probably equal 
>> the 13% sales tax and 50 or 60 shipping cost.
>> Bob: Hiding a vertical isn't the prob, putting up a tall pole suddenly 
>> might be. LOL
>>
>> 73:
>>
>> Michael DE VO1AX
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