When I looked for mast last year I found that radio shack shows some in
their online catalog but they suggest that you buy it at one of their local
stores. I did that and their price was higher than one of the building
supply places here in town. The difference was that the radio shack mast
was heavier and withstands the elements better. I don't recall for sure but
I believe the radio shack variety is steel and the other place was aluminum.
If you get the shorter ones that are easier to handle for transport they
come in five foot and 54 inch sizes. They also had a ten foot one.
Bob Wa0KZB
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From: "mark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: Good source for aluminum masts
Hi
Well, they may not be aluminum but about three or four years ago, I
bought some of those eight foot TV antenna masts from radio shack. They have
been working well for my ten element two meter beam, and my seventy five
meter dipole. I ended up driving ground rods and setting the pipe over the
end of the rod. Then attaching the pipe to the house with plumbers hangar
iron strap. Its withstood everything the wind has given it so far,. I hope
this helps.
God bless,
Mark
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Scott Howell
Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 2:31 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Good source for aluminum masts
Hey all,
I'm on the hunt for a good source of aluminum masts. I'm looking for =
something that is could serve as more permanent mast setup here at the =
house and also some possible light weight options for the road. I know =
wood is always an option, but I have to have stuff that is easily =
shipped or transported and will handle some windy conditions. One idea =
was to strap the mast to my fence and deck or require little digging =
since the ground is starting to get a bit tough. grin
So, aluminum was recommended for durability and ease of handling. I =
thought of CVPC, but making 20 foot masts out of the stuff might be =
difficult unless I glue it all together. That is possible, but not sure =
if it would handle 40Mph winds or gusts up to 70Mph at heights of 20 =
feet. Thoughts welcome.
FInally got the feed line arranged by punching a hole in the side of the =
house behind the heat pump. Ah my XYL was ok with that and once I =
covered things up with some Duck Seal, all was right with the world. Now =
I got two feed lines outdoors, so I could slap an antenna up for local =
use and one for HF.
Btw, I happen to run across this old scanner antenna I did not realize I =
even had still. I got it pretty cheap and it looks like some sort of =
creature with about six legs pointing down at a 45 degree angle or less, =
six sticking out at 90 degrees to the floor and they are about eight =
inches long, and one vertical piece that sticks up about 18 inches or =
so. I wonder if it could be used for anything. grin
I cannot recall what the heck this thing is capable of as far as =
receiving, but think I'll dig to see if I have the manual around.
I don't know why I even purchased it, but then that was probably 12 =
years or so back.
tnx,
73
Scott/N3BYY=
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