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Re: [TowerTalk] Antenna location for hurricane

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Antenna location for hurricane
From: Mike <nf4l@att.net>
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:59:48 -0400
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I would point the boom into the wind. Breaking the fiberglass tubes is going to 
be 
less expensive than replacing a boom. Of course the tape is homed.

But as has already been pointed out, the wind isn't going to be from a steady 
direction, so I really think all this is to give ourselves the feeling we did 
something to mitigate damage.

73, Mike NF4L

On 8/25/2011 7:26 PM, Dale M. Schwartz wrote:
> 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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