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[TowerTalk] wire-plow for 160 mtr radials?

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Subject: [TowerTalk] wire-plow for 160 mtr radials?
From: wa3afs@soli.inav.net (Bruce Goldstein)
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 17:00:18 +0000
Why bury?

I used to bury, but gave up and now use aluminum fence staples (a 6 
inch wire with a hook at one end available from hardware stores 
selling chain link fence supplies).  I 'staple' about every 1 1/2 
feet or 3 feet where people/lawn mowers walk and don't bother in 
other areas.  

After a year or so,  the grass/weeds/green stuff has grown over it 
anyway and some of the wire has sunk underground also.

Bruce, WA3AFS
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> Date:          Wed, 29 Apr 1998 11:51:56 -0300
> To:            towertalk@contesting.com
> From:          Jack Goforth <jgoforth@esper.com>
> Subject:       [TowerTalk] wire-plow for 160 mtr radials?

> Hello towertalkers, need some advice...
> 
> I want to install ground radials for a new two tower vertical array 
> on 160 meters.  Would appreciate any information on using a
> "wire-plow" or similar device to install radials.  I have tried 
> other common methods like edgers, spades and etc. but find them very
> slow. I saw a broadcast tower installation go in using a plow.
> Two men did three towers, 120 radials at each tower, in one day.
> 
> I have a small tractor, and am interested in making, buying or (renting?)
> something that will make the radial installation go more efficient without
> damaging my lawn. If you have experience or information about this sort of 
> thing, I would appreciate your recommendations and advice. 
> (I have info on the plow shown in Low Band DXing)
> 
> Thanks & 73,  
> 
> Jack  K4IBP
> 
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