Any suggestions on where to point my antennas for Irene? As of 1300, we will be in the NE quadrant of the storm and could get Cat 1 to Cat 2 winds. 73 Craig Craig Clark K1QX Radioware PO Box 209 107
I point into the wind. The wind force is balanced . This helps prevent the rotational forces caused by surging winds which can cause rotator damage or loosening of clamps. 73, Dan, N5AR _____________
My Antenna "ride" better with the ends of the elements pointed into INTO the wind. With long boom antennas this might not be the case! Also, I position the antennas so that wind pushes the boom to ma
I have a much more complete discussion of this topic on our clubs web page at www.sdxa.org. You can see it under articals. 73, Dan, N5AR _______________________________________________ ______________
You will see the wind direction change as the storm passes over you, more change depending upon how close you are to the eye and how well organized the storm is when it passes over you. Unless you're
Hi Craig - Assume this hurricane is a massive low pressure system. Circulation in low pressure systems are usually counterclockwise, and stronger as the pressure gradient increases towards the center
that lad makes sense, which is a rarity -- Original Message -- From: "Mickey Baker" <fishflorida@gmail.com> To: "Dan Hearn" <n5ardxcc@gmail.com> Cc: <towertalk@contesting.com>; "GALE STEWARD" <k3nd@y
Best place is in the garage. Winds will *in general* depend on what quadrant you are in, but they will vary. IOW you can not depend on them staying aligned for that quadrant. If you can't take it/the
Great site for tracking the storm... http://www.stormpulse.com/ Stay Dry, Dave Wa3gin _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing
Craig I monitor this stuff all season long, being a resident of SW FL. Here are 3 links that you should pay attention to and they are updated regularly. Just hit the refresh button on your browser wh
What exactly do you mean under "Secure everything, including your rotor loop or any wires that would whip around..." ? I dont have BIG antennas here. I have 30' of Rohn 25 on a concrete base secured
Craig I think the right answer depends on your antenna design. I'm in the process of assembling an OptiBeam OB18-6 and its instructions say to aim the beam so strong winds are perpendicular to the bo
Alex loosen it only enough to let a strong wind rotate the mast. In other words, snug. Then the braking system on the rotor will not get damaged. If you have a bolt in the rotor clamp, remove it so t
Joe: I have 4 Optibeam products in the air. Do as the "book" says and hope. Mine rode out Isabel some years ago. I'm dead center at 8 am Sunday according to the forecast.....doubt anything will survi
In high winds, wires tend to find points of physical resonance in the wind and apply large pressures against the mechanical attachments. If your cables are like mine, they're secured with tape, wire
Some SteppIR users say that you should point the ends of the elements into the wind, rather than the pointing the boom perpendicular to the wind. . Could it be because the elements are fiberglass and
I would point the boom into the wind. Breaking the fiberglass tubes is going to be less expensive than replacing a boom. Of course the tape is homed. But as has already been pointed out, the wind isn
95 mph wind gusts... Regardless of the potential or real wind effects, I would suggest making sure your homeowner's/renter's insurance is paid up. Everything else is mostly out of your control. Cheer
Hi hi, just had 90 mph winds here by irene, I live in a mountain abt 1500ft, Ive been a veteran of many of these and I can honestly say that Mickey is right on. I keep my generator on during the stor