Jeffrey and all -
I have had an F-12 620/340 at 90 ft. near a ridge, with all sorts of wind
conditions for 4 years, and have never seen an oscillation problem. The
antenna was built per F-12 instructions. The 620 is an elephant gun.
73, Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey Okamitsu" <x703jko@starpower.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>; <force12talk@qth.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 7:33 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Can of Worms II
>
> Ok...now for another contentious issue with several of you.
>
> I'm putting up a F12 620/340, a 415/410, and a WARC7D. Some of you say
> that one should lay rope inside the elements of these antennas to
> preventy sympathetic (wind-driven) oscillation of the elements.
>
> F12 claims that, assuming you follow their construction (tapering) plans
> that rope is unnecessary.
>
> So, give your views including your personal experience along with a
> (brief) explaination as to why you believe what you do.
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Jeff, KN2R
>
>
> AN Wireless Self Supporting Towers are now available! Windloading tables,
> foundation diagrams and charts, along with full details are now at the
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>
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