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It seems to be a common cry over this side of the Atlantic too. Many people want perfect coverage for the cellular phone wherever they go, but then object to every tower that's erected.

By the way, do you happen to know the origin of that last photo? The background (Leyland truck, yellow/white road sign etc.) looks suspiciously British.....

pauluk,
I'm not sure where or when the picture was taken.

Donnie

That cactus antenna look like something out of a Bond movie!

Update!!! Palm Tree Cellular Site Antenna Mast Located And Photographed!!!

This Animal was found in Huntington Beach, CA. behind a Commercial Stripmall.

Scott35 s.e.t.

You would think that they could make it look more realistic!

Boy I bet that fools alot of people

I saw a cell antenna cluster in the center of a high-tension metal tower this weekend (just north of Buffalo). The top of it was just below the upper set of wires (it had 3 sets). Wouldn't you think there would be a lot of interference with this type of installation?

Not a disguised antenna, but worth the look anyway. PS. That is not me on the tower!
Rick Miell

Ahhh....that looks like the Empire State Building antenna!!

I remember reading a story in the NY Times about the guys who climb the tower to change the aircraft warning lightbulbs up there.

The guy mentioned in the article about the Saguaro Cactus antenna (Larson) started out right here in my hometown (Tucson) making fake rocks. He got a patent then a contract to make all the habitats at the Desert Museum which gained him worldwide notoriety and lot$ more work. My brother worked for him in the 70's and had a chance to own a part of the biz and declined.

We have a few "pine tree" cell antennas here in NJ, put up to keep the "neighbors" happy.
Also, yes they are installing cell pods on the HIGH voltage transmission towers here also. Had two (2) sites to do inspections on recently. (Brave guys)
John