On 17 Mar 98, Charles H. Harpole <harpole@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu> wrote:
> Sum: it will stay up in normal situations (winds below 50mph) with all
> stock materials with braces below the boom.
I don't remember the circumstances, but I have seen the braces buckle,
when placed beneath the boom. In "normal situations" no bracing is
needed. It's those abnormal sitations (i.e. wind) for which you should
be prepared.
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Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@itw.com
Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
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