[Antennas] portable mast

[Ed Griffin]

Allen Bond at Max-Gain Systems has a good push-up system.  (8' to 43' -or- 
6' to 32')

It may not be as light as you're wanting but I've seen them and they are 
really nice.
http://www.mgs4u.com/fiberglass-push-up-mast.htm

73
Ed
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At 01:45 PM 3/31/2009, Neil wrote:
>  Hi all,
>
>I belong to a QRP group that heads out most weekends to get
>in some portable operating. We always have a myriad of
>antennas on hand, some wire, some telescoping aluminum
>verticals, some Jacklite-based antennas of one kind or
>another, plus some that barely make it off the ground :-&
>
>Does anyone have ideas for reasonably light (extendable or
>assemble-able) masts? A number of us have the 4 ft / section
>green fiberglass mast sections - and they're great, but
>heavy for carrying any real distance. Especially since some
>of us operate on 40 and need to get our antennas up 30 or so
>feet -- ideally. Carbon fiber is a little too expensive from
>the usual retail outlets, but would probably be the best
>bet.
>
>I know there are a few commercial options, but we all like
>DIY. Any ideas welcome, and the group will be most
>appreciative.
>
>73, Neil KH6EAM




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