Squirrely

[Joseph Bento]

On 9/2/2013 1:50 AM, Phil wrote:
>
> Squirrels took out my last two long wire crystal set aerials. Back in 
> July, we had our windows replaced, with scaffolding all around the 
> house, which I saw as an opportunity to put up a bigger and better 
> aerial. I bought heavier-duty wire, connected to the highest point on 
> the roof of the house, knotted the connection point several times, 
> then sheathed the first foot with polybutylene self-amalgamating tape, 
> and then covered that with a thick layer of silicone caulk. That 
> should mess with their nasty little teeth, I thought.
>
> Next morning, I woke early to finish the job. I found the aerial wire 
> on the ground, neatly chewed through (32 x 0.2 mm strands) just beyond 
> the extent of the squirrel proofing. Squirrels one, Phil nil. If at 
> first you don't succeed - give up.
>
> Clearly, it is a gobal consquirrelcy.
>
> Phil M1GWZ
>

Consquirrelcy?  You haven't seen nothing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7U2aVUAqPI

As for your aerial, perhaps you can try Copperweld wire.

Joe, N6DGY

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