Flagpole Antenna vs. Tropical Storm Cristobal: 60-75 MPH Gusts

REAL-WORLD WIND TEST
Greyline Performance Antennas
Indiana HOA — June 10, 2020

Watch a Greyline DX Flagpole Antenna Stand Up to Tropical Storm Cristobal — 60-75 MPH Gusts, Flag Up

“Watch as Greyline’s HOA Flagpole Antenna faces head-on, 60-75 MPH gusts with the flag up.”
NOTE
We strongly recommend lowering the flag when severe weather is expected.
Mike didn’t mind the show of strength. Neither did we.
WHAT HAPPENED

Two Hours After Install — Cristobal Arrived

On June 10, 2020, a customer submitted security footage captured during record-setting Tropical Storm Cristobal as it tore through his Indiana home QTH. He had installed the flagpole antenna two hours earlier.

“Two hours after installing the flagpole antenna Cristobal came to Indiana. The weathermen were predicting 40 mph gusts. Does this look like 40 mph gusts to you? Me either. Your product stood up to the storm without flinching. Shortly after the end of the video, we lost power for about two hours. Now the flag is just waving in the breeze. Remarkable.”

“The weather report said we had sustained winds in excess of 60 and gusts up to 75 in this storm. I don’t know exactly what I saw but I think gusts of 60 is not an exaggeration.”

MIKE — INDIANA HOA, W9
CONTEXT

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OUR MISSION

At Greyline, it’s our Mission to serve you by offering higher-quality products that truly enhance your Ham Radio experiences. Standing up to Hurricanes is just a bonus. Antennas that work Real DX and that the ladies can love too. Now that is smarter, stronger, and more elegant for you and your family’s security. We are delighted to serve you.

Let’s enjoy the adventure, together. Until next time…

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