But the web is the strength, not the wire. Just the opposite of flinging
up an antenna made of twinlead where there's much more wind area than
conductor.
73, Jerry, K0CQ
On 9/26/2010 6:22 PM, mike bryce wrote:
> I've seen them used before, but they're not a great stealth antenna simply
> because they (the wires) are made to be seen by horses.
>
> The extra wind loading could prove interesting in engineering a way to keep
> the antenna up.
>
> Mike, WB8VGE
> SunLight Energy Systems
> The Heathkit Shop
> http://www.theheathkitshop.com/
> J e e p
> o|||||||o
>
> A man with one clock knows what time it is. A man with two clocks is never
> sure.
>
>
>
>
> On Sep 26, 2010, at 6:08 PM, John Oglesby wrote:
>
>> That's an electric horse fence antenna. These were being sold at
>> Dayton. The straps are used to make electric fences for horses. The
>> advantage as a fence is that they are much stronger and more visible.
>> They are woven wire and fabric.
>>
>> John
>> N9RE
>>
>> On 9/26/2010 10:27 AM, Fernando wrote:
>>> Hello.
>>>
>>> Great pictures.
>>>
>>> Interesting photo of that portable antenna.
>>>
>>> Looks like straps weaved with wire.
>>>
>>> Any idea?
>>>
>>> tnx.
>>>
>>> 7
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