Chris:

I got the Buddipole package, complete with the tripod and 8-foot mast.  I
simply used the supplied tripod and mast to mount the antenna.

As a way to stabalize the tripod and mast on the ground, I took a cork screw
"pet anchor", screwed it into the ground at the center of the tripod, and
wrapped rope around it and the legs of the tripod.

Kinda quick and dirty, but it worked--at least the antenna didn't blow over
on a somewhat windy day.  HI!  HI!

Hope this helps at least a little.

Best 73 from tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Moore" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 4:15 PM
Subject: buddipole question


> Hello,
> Guess this one's for Tom because he may be the only one on the list to
> actually put his hands on one of these things.
> The question is how do you mount the antenna?  Would you need a mast of
> some sort?  Buddipole sells a tripod and mast which would be one way to
get
> the job done.  Tom, how did you mount it when you tested the antenna?
>
> tnx and 73
> Chris w1gm
>