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

[Joe K]

Not sure how much money you have to spend. But I run a few of these to support stealthwire 26 gauge end feds and doublets.

[https://www.ebay.com/itm/275003379021?](https://www.ebay.com/itm/275003379021?hash=item40077a8d4d:g:wUoAAOSwvCNheRYS&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8M1k9GezGRzAdcNtgTWc1Ud3MJNXRagBcHmkfILiSFrKEUd5r%2Bdkhj%2B%2BEJxoE4%2FhQEVKIpWf2HfhP5nTwiVFiwkghnSj%2BIvIgElphJYNOHdGFbwkURNnU8Kd3%2Bne8FMvBM9JPVl%2BReZoYcW%2BI37xJGVS%2BdD1PHovtLTHZQ5NATbNFkL%2B73PRxrpzjMfjfrs%2Fcze4fG2mbM4NpVydg%2BbRvVGYiPsc%2BSNwN6AJrv79QDBAvJrUAKCrEsLLcNIA1E3BMZs7JmUl2bopOBe6X60z33%2BPe61I8r1q83wlwfw%2B8m8pU5C8HtAEL3tyxL3sy52AnQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM7piplYli)

They are basically a $ a ft so it’s a pretty great bargain

-kd2hzg

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On Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 16:11, Joe Porcelli <[porcej at gmail.com](mailto:On Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 16:11, Joe Porcelli <<a href=)> wrote:

> 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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