At 08:44 AM 05/01/08, Ron Wright, N9EE wrote: > >(big chunk cut out) > >One other plus for >folded dipole antennas, the fiberglass antennas are much more prone to >become toothpicks with a lightning strike where a 224 will most likely >survive.
Plus in windy areas they need a top support to prevent self-destructive flexing. Yes. it will take some time to show up but it will happen eventually. The only prevention is to side mount it and buy the top support at the same time you buy the antenna and install them on the same trip. Mike
