In a message dated 5/19/01 5:26:04 AM Pacific Daylight Time, w5kp@swbell.net
writes:
> I suppose I could shift the boom slightly from the 183" mark,
> but hate to violate K7LXC's Prime Directive.
>
Go ahead. I typically use the boom balance point but the spec from the
manufacturer sometimes has something to do with element proximity to the mast
or some sort of situation where the specified distance minimizes mechanical
problems.
"It all depends on what your definition of 'slightly' is"
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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