WEIGHTING BOOM & TESTING VERTICALLY
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Pictures #1, 2, and 3 show weights that were used to simulate the
weight of an element for strut tensioning without having to actually put the
element on the boom.
Pictures #4 and 5 show the reflector fixed at 20' with the driven element at 70'
to simulate how one element would affect the other.
Pictures #6 and 7 show the full antenna on saw horses.
FINAL ASSEMBLY AT 150'
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Picture #1 shows the first element being attached to the boom on
top of the tower.
Pictures #2 and 3 show the antenna horizontal with one element attached and a
#100 weight attached to the other end of the boom. The weights are about
30' below the antenna.
Pictures #4 and 5 show the boom folded down and the second element being
attached.
Pictures #6 and 7 show the completed antenna at
150'.
ANTENNA WITH ICE
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On March 27, 2002 we had about 7/16" of ice that lasted for a day. Luckily, we had no wind and no antenna damage. Earlier in the winter we had 65 MPH winds and the antenna moved around a lot but survived fine.