On Mon, 5 Jul 2004 13:01:49 -0400, " Uncle Peter"
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?

TTUL - 73+ de Gary - KGØZP



Take a picture quick and send it to QST! They'd probably
publish it as a stray...

pete

The picture is a good idea, but please post it so we don't have to
wait for when/if it gets published! I wouldn't worry much about
chemical reaction, the propellant was probably expended though there
are likely trace amounts inside the tube (from the charge that pops
the parachute) and if the burned out engine is still inside the rocket
I doubt it will slide further down your antenna. It will take a while
for the weather to take care of this, so if it is affecting the
antenna's performance you've gotta make the climb ....... but not
before getting a good picture of it!

73 & good luck,
Howard