[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Diy ham radio mast using a painters pole

[Joe Porcelli]

Howdy,

I have two of these that I use for potable operations.   I usually lash
them to a fence or side of a building (like your shed).   They work well
but I would not suggest leaving them up long term, as they have a fair
amount of flex and wind/rain will cause the sections to collapse.

Another low coast option might be to use galvanized pipe, you could
engineer a “fold over” style mast perhaps with a counter weight or just get
a couple of t sections and mount it to the shed with some open flanges.

Cheers,
Joe, kt3i


On Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 3:13 PM Samudra Haque <samudra.haque at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello community, if I may ask for advice ..
>
> I can't spend big money on my new QTH location (zip code 20019, at the
> DC/MD boundary) but I do have an open flat yard.
>
>  Would like a low cost tower to get access to HF antennas and V/HF nets and
> satcom future activity. For now V/UHF and HF would be cool.
>
> Would a painters pole (<$50) work in a pinch for an elevated antenna mount
> plate at the top?
>
>
> https://www.homedepot.com/p/Mr-Longarm-Pro-Lok-8-ft-to-23-2-ft-Adjustable-3-Section-Extension-Pole-2324/100177392
>
>
> What kind of DIY (I have tools, and recently discovered screw in 4"x4"
> ground posts [neat] and a nearby shed) foundation would I be able to do so
> that the mast doesn't come falling down (guy wires!)
>
> Sending pics of the shed, at the rear of the property. To the right off
> picture is about 100 feet of clear space in a broad angle. To the left is
> an alley way public road.
>
> To the right of this is the main house and I can put the mast there but it
> has to be fixed so it doesn't slam against the house. Would a hinge at the
> bottom help?
>
> 73 de N3RDX
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