If it isn't guyed, I'd certainly lay it down.  Lay it along side the 
house or some place out of the road.  They're a great antenna, but not 
very well suited to strong winds because of the large coils and traps.
73s
Butch Bussen
wa0vjr

On 
Tue, 26 Aug 2008, Gery Gaubert wrote:

> Ok, just looking for some ideas.  I am in Louisiana and there exists a slig=
> ht chance that we could be affected by a hurricane early next week.  I have=
> a Butternut 6v up in the yard.  I wonder if it would be better to take it =
> down and lay it on the ground so it doesn't get beat around by the wind.  T=
> he only problem with that is I am afraid something will land on it and ruin=
> it.  The only other option I have is to bring it in the house if we evacua=
> te.  I am not really sure if it will fit inside.
>
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