There was an unofficial report the the wind velocities, at one point,
exceeded 300 MPH! They were unable to record the actual speed. . . the
anemometer blew away!
Happy Holidays and 73,
Dave
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> From:
> steve@gamecash.com%INTERNET[SMTP:steve#064#gamecash.com%INTERNET@email
> .mot.com]
> Sent: Friday, December 19, 1997 9:35 AM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com%INTERNET
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Winds on Quam
>
>
> Hello Tower Talkins
> I saw on TV last night that in a recent storm the winds on Quam set a
> new
> record for anywhere on the earth at 236 MPH!!! Has anyone heard if
> any
> towers of any kind were able to survive. I'm sure that nothing is
> rated
> for that kind of force.
>
> 73 Steve W8GAZ Minnetonka MN
>
>
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