A picture of the mother-in-law up there might work the best. :>))
John, W8JJW
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bill Turner
> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 11:54 AM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] ospreys & barn owls
>
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
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> On Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:35:49 -0400, you wrote:
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>
> >Also, I have had 200+ pigeons on my antennas before I had to
> remove them for
> >replacement or repair due to their weight damage.
>
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> A bit OT perhaps, but cubical quads don't seem to attract
> birds like yagis do. With mine, having the spreaders on a
> diagonal and the wires parallel and vertical to the earth, I
> have never seen a bird on either one. I suppose a really
> determined bird could find a perch but it must be
> uncomfortable for them. They can still perch on the boom or
> other parts of the tower, but the radiating elements would be
> bird-free.
>
> Just something to keep in mind.
>
> Bill, W6WRT
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