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Old December 19th 09, 02:15 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Question about AM and critical hours, does snow count?

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I think snow doesn't have any effect on AM transmitting.Too much ice
buildup though can, and sometimes does pull down towers and wires.
cuhulin


Even if ice doesn't cause structural failure, it can fall off in huge
hunks that can tear stuff up around the base of the tower. An iced
tower is a dangerous beast.