[TowerTalk] Antenna positioning in the wind

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-12-07 23:59:05 EST, dhearn@ix.netcom.com writes:

> For minimum wind loading on the tower/mast I favor  element tips to wind (
> boom
>  broadside to wind). This also minimizes element flexing and/or vibration . 
> Have
>  had several element tips fatigue crack and fall to the ground.

       Come to think of it, I've had elements break in the wind but NEVER a
boom. Hmm!?!

Cheers,   Steve    K7LXC

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