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Subject: [TowerTalk] Windy days
From: dhearn@ix.netcom.com (dan hearn)
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 02:43:46 -0800
I prefer turning the end of the elements into the wind (boom broadside).
This minimizes the amount of flexing movement in the elements. 73, Dan,
N5AR

Stephanie WX3K wrote:
> 
> Is there any thoughts on what direction a large HF beam should be pointed
> during a very windy day......Winds in excess of 30 MPH ???
> 
> Directly into the wind ?
> 
> Stephanie R. Koles WX3K
> wx3k@arrl.net
> http://www.qsl.net/wx3k
> 
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