Group T0B: Antenna safety Flashcards
Antenna safety: tower safety and grounding, installing antennas, antenna supports
Which of the following is good practice when installing ground wires on a tower for lightning protection?
Ensure that connections are short and direct
What is required when climbing an antenna tower?
All these choices are correct
- Have sufficient training on safe tower climbing techniques
- Use appropriate tie-off to the tower at all times
- Always wear an approved climbing harness
Under what circumstances is it safe to climb a tower without a helper or observer?
Never
Which of the following is an important safety precaution to observe when putting up an antenna tower?
Look for and stay clear of any overhead electrical wires
What is the purpose of a safety wire through a turnbuckle used to tension guy lines?
Prevent loosening of the turnbuckle from vibration
What is the minimum safe distance from a power line to allow when installing an antenna?
Enough so that if the antenna falls, no part of it can come closer than 10 feet to the power wires
Which of the following is an important safety rule to remember when using a crank-up tower?
This type of tower must not be climbed unless it is retracted, or mechanical safety locking devices have been installed
Which is a proper grounding method for a tower?
Separate eight-foot ground rods for each tower leg, bonded to the tower and each other
Why should you avoid attaching an antenna to a utility pole?
The antenna could contact high-voltage power lines
Which of the following is true when installing grounding conductors used for lightning protection?
Sharp bends must be avoided
Which of the following establishes grounding requirements for an amateur radio tower or antenna?
Local electrical codes
