[TowerTalk] Why are elements mounted on top of boom?

[Stan Griffiths]

>Guys,
>
>A question:
>
>Why are yagi elements mounted on top of the boom, perched precariously
>on a mountain, rather than slung underneath?
>
>It seems to me mounting them underneath would be less prone to element
>rotation.  Also, it seems to me it would also reduce the tendency for
>the boom to rotate at the boom/mast point?
>
>de Brian/K3KO

A very good question, Brian.  My answer:  Mine ARE mounted on the bottom and
for the very reasons you state.  Did this 25 years ago . . .

Stan  w7ni@teleport.com


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