> You've explained the electrical design well. Now the
mechanical aspect:
> How do you keep the large hat from breaking off when
> it hooks low hanging tree branches? I'm afraid to use
> anything but a CB whip, which harmlessly bends away
> from the tree. Is there a tree proof top hat
implementation?
I use stainless car antennas welded to a stainless rod, and
use a spring down lower on the center rod. It is immune to
trees or anything else it hits.
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