> When we put our Directv dish in, we located it on a low flat roof near a
> 2nd story bedroom window. When it gets snow covered cutting reception, I
> just stick a broom out the window and dust it off. Ice hasn't been a
> problem in 8 years, but there is a first time for everything.

I think occasionally of Boeing 737's falling, ice laden, into the Potomac.
I fly enough in smaller airliners in less rigorously codified areas
that such memories seem not totally inappropriate to retain.
(And that accident was in the US!).

Where it seems appropriate I stand at the last window on the "air
bridge" before an aircraft and look carefully for icing. One day it
may save my life. Probably not. Not paranoid (much) just doing what
"experts" recommend. Passing few craft are lost that way. If I ever
saw enough to worry me it would be interesting to see if I had the
nerve to not board - and what would happen then, with my bag on board.
(I have had a stunning demonstartion of how fast Chinese airline staff
can remove my bag from an aircraft when they wish to). I've never
noticed anyone else carrying out this inspection. Maybe not engineers,
or vaguely paranoid.

At least with Directv all that you lose if  you get it wring is  reception =
:-)


       Russell



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