I would suggest you calling M2 antennas. They have some elements that are
85MPH that work great. By the time you go buy the aluminum and work it
all out, you could have bought the elements from M2 and been money ahead.
73
On Thu, 25 Feb 1999, Healy, Rus wrote:
>
> I'm looking for a known-good taper schedule for full-size 40-meter
> elements. I'd like something that can handle 100-mi/h winds and small to
> moderate ice loads. I live in a 70-mi/h wind-speed county that's several
> hundred miles from hurricane oceanline (as my results in this past
> weekend's ARRL CW DX Contest bring sorely home).
>
> I know there are designs in the ARRL Antenna Book and Physical Design of
> Yagi Antennas, but I'm looking for other field-proven designs as well,
> so I can make the most informed decision possible.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> --73, Rus, K2UA (ex NJ2L)
>
> __________________________
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> Senior Systems Engineer, Microwave Data Systems
> Web: http://www.microwavedata.com
> Tel +1-716-242-9600
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