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   Message 105,619 of 106,048   
   Arthur Pozner to Blake McBride   
   Re: Ned advice - antenna for my Satellit   
   15 Jan 21 14:50:09   
   
   From: aspozner@gmail.com   
      
   On Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 10:21:45 PM UTC-5, Blake McBride wrote:   
   > Greetings,   
   >   
   > I have a Satellit 800. I have a bunch of land so space is not a   
   > problem. What is a problem, however, is my ability and willingness to   
   > set it up myself. I suppose I will if necessary, but I'd prefer to hire.   
   >   
   > Two questions:   
   >   
   > 1. In the range of antennas I can put up that aren't too hard to setup,   
   > what type is best?   
   >   
   > 2. If I wanted to hire someone to do it, besides a general contractor,   
   > is there a professional antenna installer I can hire?   
   >   
   > Thanks!   
   >   
   > Blake McBride   
   A)  Any copper wire (gauge 14 or heavier) 30 ft. or longer will do.  B)  Hang   
   it far away from any metal objects and especially any powerlines. C) Use   
   porcelain electric insulators for support. D)  Let us know if it works out.   
      
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