A Alwayslearningelec Senior Member Location NJ Occupation Estimator Jun 20, 2011 #1 I have never seen this "antenna" looking thing on the top of a telephone pole. HAs anyone ever sen this before?
I have never seen this "antenna" looking thing on the top of a telephone pole. HAs anyone ever sen this before?
A Alwayslearningelec Senior Member Location NJ Occupation Estimator Jun 20, 2011 #2 Sorry, don't know why it is rotated. Looks fine when I open it
B bphgravity Senior Member Location Florida Jun 21, 2011 #4 That is not a lightning protection device so it must be some sort of communications device...
A Alwayslearningelec Senior Member Location NJ Occupation Estimator Jun 21, 2011 #5 Yea the guy in the pizza store said he thinks its from the FBI fpor cellphones....HA!!
iwire Moderator Staff member Location Massachusetts Jun 21, 2011 #6 Tough to tell but some power companies use radio for remote control and telemetry.
George Stolz Moderator Staff member Location Windsor, CO NEC: 2017 Occupation Hospital Master Electrician Jun 21, 2011 #7 Also, some Internet providers place antennas around for their customers. Seen it in Longmont, CO.
cowboyjwc Moderator Staff member Location Simi Valley, CA Jun 21, 2011 #8 I couldn't really see the picture, but I would go with either Bob or George.
RichB Senior Member Location Tacoma, Wa Occupation Electrician/Electrical Inspector Jun 22, 2011 #9 we have a couple similar to that--we use them to coordinate traffic signals with each other where a copper or fiber interconnect is impractical
we have a couple similar to that--we use them to coordinate traffic signals with each other where a copper or fiber interconnect is impractical