GreggInFL Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 The wife and I recently agreed that I'm at the age where it would be wise to pay someone else to fall off the roof, hence the search for an installer. After about ten minutes of research I think I'm looking for someone who is R-56 certified. Is that right? If so, how do I find them? We're talking a very simple installation atop a single story residence in a wooded, residential setting. Two chimneys and a DirecTV mast await. There is a budget, but I only want to do this once and do it right. It's a central Florida location. Thoughts? TIA. Hoppyjr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffRoaderX Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 For my repeater antenna/mast install I called a local handyman that i have used in the past. He dont know nuthin bout no coax's so I had to know/explain everything to him, which, really wasnt much.. "dont kink it.. dont put any nails or staples through it". RayP, WRXP381 and Hoppyjr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRXP381 Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 Yup a local handyman should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweiss3 Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 Couple of options, local handy man, a electrician, or lookup one of the local radio shops that service the public safety guys, they can point you in the right direction to an antenna installer/tower climber. The handyman will be the most economical of the the lot. GreggInFL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveShannon Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 One caution about hiring “handymen”, be sure they are licensed, bonded, and insured so that in the event of an accident they or their estate don’t sue you. BoxCar, WRUU653, Hoppyjr and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsneezy Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 I came to this thread expecting a "Ghost Busters" response. I'm a bit disappointed. Have you talked with anyone on your local repeaters? There is likely to be someone there that can direct you to someone who can help you out. Someone had to climb somewhere to get the antenna up for the repeater you are listening to, after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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