[BC] Transmission line being stolen from towers

[Blake Bowers]

Most all that we have seen stolen has been waveguide, not coax.

Primarily stolen for the copper.  I suspect the heliax that shows up
at hamfests is pulls from towers that were come by honestly.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Atkinson" <ranchorobbo at hotmail.com>
To: <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 9:11 AM
Subject: RE: [BC] Transmission line being stolen from towers


> What do you think about the possibility that some of this hot helax shows 
> up at hamfest flea markets?    I've seen 1/2, 7/8, 2 and 3 inch runs for 
> sale.  usually short lengths.  50, 100 feet at the most.   I've always 
> assumed the guys selling it were hams and came by it honestly.  ?????
>
> rob atkinson
> st. charles IL
>