We have a guy in WNY who sells military fiberglass sections that are about 4 
feet long and sells them with a carrying bag.  He puts about 12 sections in 
each bag I think.  Gary KB2YAA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Howell" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 5:31 PM
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=