[BC] Antenna Zoning /was/ Slant wire feeds vs series fed

[Phil Alexander]

On 30 Jan 2006 at 23:56, Scott Bailey wrote:

>     I'm happy to see alternative solutions are being used in place of 
> the ole standard base insulated, series fed tower. As our population 
> grows, new subdivisions are being built, yes, we are being forced to 
> come up with alternative solutions for AM.  This will help keep lots 
> of low power, non-d's going dark. I'm happy the commission has 
> allowed the Kinstar and the Valcom.


IMHO the Valcom and Kinstar antennas offer good solutions to the 
local zoning problem without a significant penalty in coverage. 
I'm curious about what practical way a Kinstar might be prohibited 
in any area where aerial utility plant has been permitted. If it is 
a problem, would it not be possible to have the utility put up the 
poles with a deal to lease them back for a nominal fee? A Kinstar 
is nothing more than a 3 to 5 acre pasture with 5 utility poles 
planted in it. 

While the Valcom may look a bit strange, that seems more the result 
of the white color and taper. IMHO, if it were gray and less tapered, 
it would make a great flag pole - - an who is going to deny your right 
to fly the flag. It works for cell towers, why not for broadcasting? <g>  
Now, if only they made it below 900 kHz. :-(


Phil Alexander, CSRE, AMD
Broadcast Engineering Services and Technology 
(a Div. of Advanced Parts Corporation) 
Ph. (317) 335-2065   FAX (317) 335-9037





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