SECTION IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

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SECTION IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

2-17. OPERATION IN UNUSUAL WEATHER

The GUYS and the markers/streamers should be periodically checked when you are operating during

bad weather.

If there is a possibility of ice forming on your antenna, post WARNING SIGNS.

2-18. OPERATION IN UNUSUAL TERRAIN

Loose, soft, sandy, clay type, rocky SOiIS may not be able to safely hold your

ANTENNA STAKES.

Before leaving your base:

make sure you have a supply of the special anchors you may need to use in the soil you could find in

your area of operations,

AND

make sure that you have the special tools required to install the specil anchors.

Examples of special anchors:

SCREW ANCHOR

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