In a message dated 7/8/2005 4:36:04 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
I have a Tennadyne Log that just is not physically strong enough to
last
> >out here in the wind and ice of Western Kansas.
How do you know that to be a fact? My T-12 Tennadyne log made it through the
last two winters of wind, snow and ice with no problems. Now I have a
T-10-HD with a 59' element. Looks droopy, but the dramatic element taper
schedule
appears to be 100 mph survivable.
If it ain't broke, you might want to refrain from adding additional weight
to the antenna. Get a copy of YagiStress and run the numbers before you panic.
Tom Taormina, K5RC
Contesting from the Comstock
W7RN - K7RC
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