Old Timer Antennas

[WILSON43]

What do my fellow "old timers" in the scanning hobby do when their topside antennas need maintenance, replacement, etc.,
and they can no longer get up on the roof? Are there professional services one can utilize?

 

[trentbob]

What do my fellow "old timers" in the scanning hobby do when their topside antennas need maintenance, replacement, etc.,
and they can no longer get up on the roof? Are there professional services one can utilize?

I would call a friend or two, especially one with a pipe wrench. This has happened to me. Folks in my amateur radio club help each other all the time. Everybody is older though.

As far as professional antenna installers in my area as that is what you would use there really aren't any but there are plenty of off the books handyman types so it would be your knowledge and their brawn LOL.

 

[prcguy]

I'm an old timer eligible for Medicare in a few months and I still get calls to climb towers and put up new antennas or replace old ones for younger people. The firs pic was not all that long ago as I was inspecting an antenna hit by lightning for the USCG. The bottom pick was some time ago before the full body harness was required, but I haven't slowed down much since.

What do my fellow "old timers" in the scanning hobby do when their topside antennas need maintenance, replacement, etc.,
and they can no longer get up on the roof? Are there professional services one can utilize?

 

[trentbob]

I'm an old timer eligible for Medicare in a few months and I still get calls to climb towers and put up new antennas or replace old ones for younger people. The firs pic was not all that long ago as I was inspecting an antenna hit by lightning for the USCG. The bottom pick was some time ago before the full body harness was required, but I haven't slowed down much since.

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Yeah I've only been on Medicare about two and a half years now. I'm not going to be climbing any towers LOL but if I was doing it for my career I probably would. I've noticed in the last couple of years I'm just slowing down.

I don't remember the poster's age but I guess we're probably not as Old Time as he is.

 

[majoco]

I guess this is an "old timer" - Marconi's Transatlantic antenna.....

 

[AM909]

If you're willing to spend professional $$, a local commercial radio shop is a possibility. However, be prepared for them to say no, rudely; some have a policy against doing work for amateurs (which could include scanner people).

As mentioned, a local ham club might be a good resource, especially in exchange for a donation.

Make sure your homeowner's insurance policy is up to date.