On Tue, 06 Jul 2004 02:13:00 GMT, "Radio Man"
wrote:
"Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr." wrote in message
...
Hi Gang

Last night was the 4th (doh, we all knew that!)

But how many of you woke up this morning with a rocket perched upside
down on top of your tallest antenna?

I have a Diamond triband 2/220/440 antenna up some 60+ feet.
The remains of a finned rocket about 10 to 12 inches tall has managed
to land on top of this antenna, nose down fins up. Right now it's at
the very top, but I'm sure in a few days will probably slide down the
antenna shaft coming into contact with the radials.

Should I worry about this (chemical reactions) or just forget it and
let time and weather take it's toll on the remains?

Does the rocket have a "Red Glare"?

Sounds more like a model rocket than a firework. If it is, the
materials may be more weatherproof.

In either case, it doesn't quite seem within normal legal usage near a
residential area.

As said, most likely any propellant is gone, and the main concern
would be physical damage from the wind moving it around.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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