rs doesn't have masts anymore, it's all cell phones, and some computer stuff 
which is about half again the cost of anywhere else so only an idiot would 
buy most of that stuff there. I don't know what's keeping them open, I 
really don't.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Thurman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:16 AM
Subject: Re: mast


>I thought radio shack always shipped to the local store and if you were =
> patient it didn't matter  i have never paid for shipping with rs. =
> although it's been years so they probably screwed that up too  circuit =
> city went under and I'm going to laugh my ass off with rs does the same
> On Nov 17, 2010, at 9:10 AM, tom behler wrote:
>
>>    Phil:
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>> They do, but it's really pricy, especially when you include the =
> freight=20
>> shipping!
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>> This is why I'm trying to go with the Channelmaster or some 
>> equivalent=20=
>
>> first.
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>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
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>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>> From: "Phil Scovell" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 11:33 PM
>> Subject: Re: mast
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>> I know Rohn Tower used to make a 40 or 50 foot crank up telescoping =
> mast but
>> I have no idea if they still do or not.  I wish I had one.
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>> Phil.
>> K0NX
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>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>> From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 8:46 PM
>> Subject: Re: mast
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>>>   Colin:
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>>> The main reason I am shooting for something telescoping iss ease of
>>> installation from the ground, and ease of access to the antennas =
> later on
>>> should it be needed.
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>>> If I come up dry on the mast thing, though, I may actually do =
> something
>>> close to what you are suggesting.
>>> Wasn't it nice when things used to be so much simpler, and when Radio
>>> Shack
>>> actually lived up to its name???
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>>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
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>>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>>> From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 10:37 PM
>>> Subject: Re: mast
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>>> make your own telescoping mast as was suggested.
>>> go to a local large hardware store and track down one of the guys =
> working
>>> in
>>> the piping department.
>>> He, or perhaps she, should be able to line you up with 3 10FT pieces =
> of
>>> steel or heavy aluminum heavy wall pipe that will slide into each =
> other.
>>> then, you can use heavy duty pipe clamps, or drill holes through the =
> ends
>>> you wish to slide together and set with an appropriately sized long =
> bolt.
>>> I've got several different chunks of this kind of piping I've used in =
> the
>>> past for push ups or masts.
>>> Use an eye bolt set into one of the pipes near the end so you can =
> tighten
>>> the nut on the inside of the pipe, if you need to guy the mast.
>>> You'll spend allot less than $119, or $89 or whatever you will find a
>>> commercially availible mast going for.
>>> Is there a reason it has to be telescoping?
>>> if there is no major factor for why it has to telescope, you can use
>>> pieces
>>> of the same outside diameter pipe and use end couplings to join them.
>>> Chain link fence posts will work as well...they're generally only in =
> 8FT
>>> sections though.
>>> You can spend allot less if your willing to get a little creative and =
> if
>>> you
>>> have the mechanical aptitude...that and an X Y L that is willing to =
> drive
>>> you and traypse around hardware stores and such hi.
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>>> some of the best stuff for antenna support structors is becoming =
> pretty
>>> difficult to locate...roof mount tripods, telescoping masts, crank up
>>> towers, and all that good stuff.
>>> they're availible at a premium from ham stores, but the days when you
>>> could
>>> hit your local radio shack or CB store and get them for cheap are =
> gone.
>>> who needs a tv mast or a cb antenna mast when you can use your IPhone =
> or
>>> other smart phone and have the world and tv at your finger tips.
>>> that's why radio shack sells more sell phones and pc's now then =
> actual
>>> "radio" equipment.
>>> I would make a guess that almost everyone, including store employees =
> don't
>>> even understand the term " radio shack" and what it means.
>>> regards
>>> Colin
>>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>>> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:30 PM
>>> Subject: mast
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>>>> Hi Tom and List;
>>>> Many years ago I used a flag pol.  It was a bit heavy but worked =
> great
>>>> and was locally.  I had them weld some extra pipe to make it longer
>>>> which added to the weight.
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>>>> richard
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