[TowerTalk] Yagis and Rivets

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 03/15/2000 9:06:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
n9en@hotmail.com writes:

> Before I install ANY YAGI, I always let the antenna sit outside after
>  it has been assembled & I then re-tighten everything early in the
>  morning, preferably when the ambient temperature is at its lowest.

     It's surprising what one temperature-cycle will do to nuts and bolts. I 
heartily endorse going over that antenna or tower hardware the next day. 
You'll be amazed at how loose some of the hardware is.
      
Cheers,   Steve    K7LXC
Tower Tech 

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