Abstract: A safety disconnect system for a cellular antenna array on a support structure includes an enclosure mountable to a support structure. A fixed connector secured within the enclosure has contacts connected to conductors of at least a first digital data and control cable. A moveable connector within the enclosure includes corresponding contacts connected to conductors of a second digital data and control cable. The two connectors are selectively mated to engage the contacts of the two connectors. When the connectors are mated, transceivers within a base transceiver station (BTS) receive signals from a base station controller (BSC) and transmit RF energy via an array of antennas. A gripping handle secured to the moveable connector has a size and configuration selected to be grasped by a gloved hand to move the moveable connector away from the fixed connector in a rapid and safe manner to disable further transmissions by the transceivers.