[TowerTalk] Antenna location for hurricane

[k2qmf at juno.com]

I always point the ends of the elements into the wind!!

I have regular aluminum elements and they handle the wind
much better when pointed into the wind...

73,
Ted  K2QMF
 
On Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:26:22 +0000 "Dale M. Schwartz"
<dale at immlawfirm.com> writes:
> Some SteppIR users say that you should point the ends of the elements 
> into the wind, rather than the pointing the boom perpendicular to 
> the wind.  .  Could it be because the elements are fiberglass and 
> more prone to flap like a bird if they are broadside into the wind? 
> I am not aware if the company has given advice on this or not.    
> Any thoughts on this???
> 
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