[TowerTalk] Elements over or under

[n8de at thepoint.net]

Electrically, it makes no difference.

Mechanically, elements BELOW the boom will tend to stay in place when  
mounting structures loosen.  Those mounted ABOVE the boom will rotate  
from the horizontal and require service more quickly.

73
Don
N8DE

Quoting Marv Shelton <marvs at att.net>:

> Its probably already been asked and answered but what ia everyone's   
> opinion on if the elements on a multi-band yagi should be installed   
> hanging below or above the boom?
> What is any are the structural or other reasons for one way or the other?
>
> Marv
> wa2bfw
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