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    1. 04-26-2014, 03:26 PM #1
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      Default Why do they tramp transmission lines?

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      I've asked this question a few times when driving by tramp towers but I've got a couple different answers and nobody I have talked to seems confident as to why that is done.
      Can anybody explain this to me or refer me to a source that gets into the theory behind it a little.
      Thanks for your time

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    2. 04-27-2014, 11:12 AM #2
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      The simplest explanation is it reduces electromagnetic coupling which controls the operating frequency within normal limits.

      You might try to google it to find more information.
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    3. 04-27-2014, 08:36 PM #3
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      Never heard the term tramp tower before and I worked transmission for the better part of 18 year maybe a regional thing, I googled it and all I got was an auto correct for Trump towers in New York and a drag queen in Ohio. Can you explain of maybe a picture.
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      Quote Originally Posted by bluestreak View Post
      Never heard the term tramp tower before and I worked transmission for the better part of 18 year maybe a regional thing, I googled it and all I got was an auto correct for Trump towers in New York and a drag queen in Ohio. Can you explain of maybe a picture.

      Same here.......
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      Quote Originally Posted by Orgnizdlbr View Post
      Same here.......
      Here as well.
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      Me neither
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      Same here....
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      Over in the uk... I've worked transmission. Never heard of it either. " explain please "
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      The only 'tramp' I ever heard of is a man who travels all over working different jobs.
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    10. 04-28-2014, 05:08 PM #10
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      I think he's talking about trampositions.
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