Cell sites installation on medium voltage energized power lines

Abstract

This paper describes the experience of installation of cell phone antennas (Cell Sites) on towers of medium and high voltage lines at Edenor, the main Distribution Utility of Buenos Aires, Argentina. There are the several advantages for society and telecom companies: less area occupied, lower costs by using existent support structures, easy permissions management, and reduction of visual impact. A working procedure covering all technical and operational aspects was developed and established a feasible, safe, efficient and standardized work plan in order to place antennas on the medium voltage network. This paper shows the entire process and the Work Method used.