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Only looks like a disaster tourist
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: above 7,000 feet
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The spiraly thing performs a very important function (but it's not related to station reception).
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I can hear my ears
Join Date: Oct 2003
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reduces wind noise
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Only looks like a disaster tourist
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: above 7,000 feet
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Yes, it reduces vortex-induced vibration, which reduces cyclical flexing, improving fatigue life. It probably also reduces wind noise, but would it be noticeable? I think an experiment is in order.
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