I prefer turning the end of the elements into the wind (boom broadside).
This minimizes the amount of flexing movement in the elements. 73, Dan,
N5AR
Stephanie WX3K wrote:
>
> Is there any thoughts on what direction a large HF beam should be pointed
> during a very windy day......Winds in excess of 30 MPH ???
>
> Directly into the wind ?
>
> Stephanie R. Koles WX3K
> wx3k@arrl.net
> http://www.qsl.net/wx3k
>
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