Gene,
You are using the wrong equation. It has been used in ham circles for a long
time but is incorrect.
F(max) is NOT equal to W[(boom plus bracket area)(sin theta) + (element
area)(cos theta)]
K5IU described the proper method (cross-flow principle) to determine
aerodynamic forces on yagi antennas.
References are listed in the following TowerTalk archive post:
http://lists.contesting.com/_towertalk/199710/0321.html
Steve N8SM/5
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