Tom,

Was there an eclipse or earthquake the day you were born?  Maybe you 
should think about that basket weaving thing again.

I'd look at wood, or fiberglass  Max Gain is a good source for 
fiberglass.  Each has advantages and dis advantages, but I think either 
is better than PVC for this job.


Let me know what call you will be using from the EOC this weekend, and 
I'll try and throw you guys a few points.

73, Steve KW3A

On 4/14/2011 6:58 AM, tom behler wrote:
> Hey, everyone.
>
> Well, it looks like I'll be off the HF frequencies at least for a little
> while again.
>
> The 10-foot piece of PVC pipe that is attached to the 30-foot mast that
> holds the centers of both my Carolina Windom and my Alpha Delta DXCC
> antennas became a victim to the high winds we had recently.  The PVC
> extension is now bent at a 90-degree angle, which is causing both antennas
> to sag close to the ground in spots.
>
> Have already put the call out for help, but with the Michigan QSO Party and
> crummy weather coming this week-end, I don't expect that help to materialize
> for a good week or so.
>
> If anyone has any suggestions as to a better type of pipe to put at the top
> of my 30-foot mast as an extension, feel free to shoot those suggestions my
> way.
>
> At least I'll get my HF fix this week-end, when I do the Michigan QSO Party
> from one of our local EOC's.  (grin)
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>