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Wanted Cable Locater

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Subject: Wanted Cable Locater
From: k7fr@ncw.net (Gary Nieborsky)
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 10:30:39 -0700
At 11:00 AM 7/12/96 -0400, you wrote:
>In a message dated 96-07-12 09:52:29 EDT, you write:
>
><< 
> I am looking for  a buried cable locater.   I know it will be expersive
> however compared to replacing long runnes it may be Cheap.  I 
> have seen various people use these devises when attempting to
> dig and avoid trashing a buried cable.  
> 
> In addition to control cables I have multiple runs of CATV in each trench.
> 
> 
> 73 Paul
> 
> KS9K@contesting.com  or >>
>
>Paul:  Call the local JULIE number.  Those are the folks who come out
>and mark all the underground utilities when you dig up the yard.  They'll 
>do it for nothing, and will even mark your cable runs for you.  Tell them
>you're adding an addition, digging new tower base, etc.
>
>73, Jim W9WU
>
>
This method depends on the area.  Out here in the wild west the locating
utility will only locate their facilities when responding to a Dial Before
You Dig request.  I posted direct to Paul about asking the local power
company to do it as a public service.....a better way I think.

73 Gary K7FR


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