Joseph,
A slingshot, now that could serve a dual purpose around here. LOL
A camera tripod could do it. They might not be portable enough for tho
but I will look at some first chance I get. Thanks for that idea!
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On 7/14/2012 1:39 AM, T. Joseph Carter wrote:
> Camera tripod modified to be guyed off with tent stakes will get you
> up in the air the height of the usual tripod, about five feet or so.
>
> Once guyed off, the tripod should be able to support (if modified to
> do so) a vertical mast made out of sections of whatever you'd like
> that fit together like a folding cane. Heck, if you could figure out
> how to mount your antenna on the end of it, you could possibly USE a
> rather stout folding cane if you can figure out how to mount it to
> the tripod and it'll support the weight of your antenna. *grin*
>
> My personal choice for portable VHF/UHF antenna deployment is
> probably going to settle down on the ladder line J-pole, some
> cordage, fishing weights, and a slingshot.
>
> Joseph - KF7QZC
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>
> On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 08:08:41PM -0700, Robert C wrote:
>> This may require a creative mind. LOL I usually go out with a laptop
>> backpack (has 3 main compartments, one of which the laptop would go in)
>> in which I have my note taker plus ht, antennas and spare batteries and
>> so on. Sort of a go kit on the go.
>>
>> I plan to get a brick amp later this year and the j pole antenna is the
>> only one that can take the power. So I am looking for ways I can deploy
>> this j pole if the 14" whip cannot do the job.
>>
>> I need a pole of some sort, collapsible, that is short enough to be
>> stored in the backpack and long enough to hang the j pole from, 10 maybe
>> 12 feet? Once set up, I could hold to pole and support it on the ground
>> with one hand and hold the radio with the other hand.
>>
>> Does this sound feasible?
>>
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