[IRCA] Energized towers

[Charles A Taylor <MWDXer@xxxxxxx>]

Doc n' Craig,

If I parked a fiberglass ladder against WABV's tower, climbed
(clumb?) the ladder without touching the tower, then reached
out and GRABBED the tower with both hands quickly, I'd not
get burnt, I THINK.

Once on an energized tower, you're OK. Just don't touch
something grounded.

Charles A Taylor, WD4INP
Greenville, North Carolina
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At 08:48 PM 4/28/2007 -0400, you wrote:
>Nice Going Craig,
>
>     I just know we're going to see an Energizer Bunny on steroids. Paul,
>PLEASE approach the tower slowly. Not even a Navy Doc can resuscitate a
>crispy critter...and don't ask how I know.
>
>     Zee Doc
>
>Craig Healy wrote:
>
>  > You want a small demonstration?  Take an ordinary 40w fluorescent
>lamp and walk out next to your tower when it's on the air.  If you put
>that lamp next to the tower, it will light up in your hand.  Don't touch
>the metal ends with either your hand or to the tower.


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