Thanks all for the great feedback. I had no idea that Lowes would carry such animals. I'll have to check that out.
On Jan 3, 2012, at 3:56 PM, Carolyn Johnson wrote:
> Hi Bob,
>
> In my opinion, I found the best place for telescopic masts is Lowes,a nd I
> was recommended to look their when I called A E S several years ago. Just my
> advice.
>
> Carolyn Kj4vt
>
>
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> From: "Bob Ray" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 10:33 AM
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Good source for aluminum masts
>
>> 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
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> 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
>>
>> God Loves you!
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>> http://christiantraditions.info
>> Please visit my blog at:
>> http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com
>>
>> -----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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