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

[Samudra Haque]

This is a cool find. I am spending money like their no tomorrow on hime
renovation and boundary wall issues, and the conversion of the shed to a
functional lab.

On Sat, Oct 14, 2023, 18:56 Joe K <joek at 26xx.org> wrote:

> 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
> <On+Sat,+Oct+14,+2023+at+16:11,+Joe+Porcelli+%3C%3Ca+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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