If you use a string type grass trimmer to remove weeds around the base of the antenna be
careful that you don’t accidentally nick the jacket of the coaxial cable. Damage to the jacket of the
coax will let water into the line and reduce the performance of the coax cable leading to the
eventual failure of the line. A length of old garden hose can be used at installation time as a
shield for the coaxial cable to prevent string trimmer damage.
Now the legal stuff…
We all know that this sort of stuff is common sense but our lawyer is totally without humor and
made us put this in anyway.
This antenna should NOT be installed where it may come in contact with power or
telecommunications lines either during installation or potential failure. Make sure that it is
installed well away from other objects such as buildings with metal siding, telephone and power
poles and power lines. Also, take into account where it may fall if it is taken down by high winds
or icing.
Please remember that, under most operating conditions, this antenna may have harmful voltages
on the vertical mast even under low power conditions. We suggest the protection of a fence,
wood or other non-conducting material of course, around this antenna to prevent contact by
people or pets. As a temporary measure, plastic snow fencing and some wooden doweling
makes a useable fence to keep people and pets away from the antenna. The fence should be
located at least 4 feet away from the antenna.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOWER THE ANTENNA IF A THUNDERSTORM IS ALREADY UNDER
WAY. If you can hear the thunder then the lightning is close enough to strike. It isn’t a
good idea to grab onto a 43 foot lightning rod!
Radials may be a hazard when using a lawn mower. Burying the radials is suggested to prevent
damage to either the radials or lawn mowers.bPlease check for any regulations that may apply in
your area. A visit to your local home improvement center may provide some clues or information
sheets about the regulations or at least who to contact in your area to check.
Revised Dec 23, 2008
– Zero-Five Antennas
