I had some significant damage to some of my antennas a few years ago resulting
from cattle running into them. Even a robust vertical won't hold up to a 1200
lb steer. I did not suffer any radial damage from the cattle that I am aware
of, but I have had hogs tear up radials before. Suggest to fence it off
from the critters.
73
KM5VI
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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Gary Johnson
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 2:14 PM
To: TowerTalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Radials vs. cows
I’m about to put in a radial field but the area is infested with Angus. Terrain
is in its natural state, never graded, planted or anything, just coarse grass
and weeds and pretty rocky and uneven. I was hoping to use lawn staples (lots
of them) as they seem to have a very good grip in this soil.
My concern is that the cows will snag the wires or pull them up while grazing.
Then I’m stuck trying to shallow-bury everything... ugh. Anyone have any
experience or advice on cows vs. radials?
Gary NA6O
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