[TowerTalk] Rotator and Beam advice requested

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

Doesn't retracting the tape after every session create extra wear on the 
tape and other moving parts. BR/CU tape doesn't have an infinite life,

73

Roger (K8RI)

On 8/21/2016 Sunday 11:19 PM, Ron W8RJL wrote:
> You are both right.
> Retract, "Home", the SteppIR elements to reduce chance of lightning 
> strike and in case a fiberglass tube falls off you don't want the wind 
> to whip around the copper tape.
> I always HOME my 3 element SteppIR when I finish operating for the day.
> 73, Ron W8RJL
>
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