Antenna bent from storm

[bearcatrp]

My discone antenna hit the ground last night from the 90 mph winds. From what I have seen so far, the radials that stick straight out from the center bent on a couple of them. Doesnt look like the long ones got damaged but can't do a thorough inspection until tonight after work. I can straighten them out some but not perfect like new. Will this cause reception issues down the road?

 

[ka3aaa]

no

 

[wtp]

it might make it a little directional, but put it up and see.
so, also a no vote.

 

[bearcatrp]

Thanks folks. Just bent the 3 radials back as straight as I can. The rest is ok. Its back up so will test it out tonight.

 

[wtp]

this is the look of an antenna that is not worth 'straightening out'.

 

[bearcatrp]

Ouch. Storm beat the crapola out of it. Looks like you have some trees down behind you.

 

[TrainsOfThought]

Looks like bent antennas may be the least of your worries by the looks of the landscape. Hope no one in the area was injured...

 

[Brales60]

this is the look of an antenna that is not worth 'straightening out'.

Hurricane Charley?

 

[wtp]

yep, from my house you could see the harbor.

 

[Brales60]

I'm in Deep Creek. The eye went right over us.

 

[12dbsinad]

Looks like other than some minor damage the house withstood very well. Antenna's are cheap to replace!

 

[wtp]

i live off Harbor View ....so yep.
i did not loose a window or even a shingle. no water intrusion. not too bad.
2 houses in the neighborhood had to be taken down.
i did not put another antenna up there, i used the attic.