Doesn't retracting the tape after every session create extra wear on the
tape and other moving parts. BR/CU tape doesn't have an infinite life,
73
Roger (K8RI)
On 8/21/2016 Sunday 11:19 PM, Ron W8RJL wrote:
You are both right.
Retract, "Home", the SteppIR elements to reduce chance of lightning
strike and in case a fiberglass tube falls off you don't want the wind
to whip around the copper tape.
I always HOME my 3 element SteppIR when I finish operating for the day.
73, Ron W8RJL
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