[Antennas] portable mast

[Jim Hargrave]

Neil,

I don't have any suggestions on poles. However, I would suggest you take a
look at the HyGain HA-4000 Tape measure antenna. Pictures and description
can be found at N2CKZ's web site:

http://www.n2ckh.com/HA4000.htm

I have had one of these for many years and it is a great portable antenna.
It fits in an average tool box. I am currently using mine on 6M mounted in
the attic in an Inverted V configuration.  It makes a great field day
antenna. It covers 80-10M and the tapes are labeled in meters, making it
easy to configure before raising to operating level. They make a great
inverted V antenna.

They are scarce to obtain, but a 40-10M version can readily be home brewed
using two 100ft tape measures mounted on a board or plastic center piece.

   >-----Original Message-----
   >From: antennas-bounces at mailman.qth.net
   >[mailto:antennas-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Neil
   >Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 17:45
   >To: antennas at mailman.qth.net
   >Subject: [Antennas] portable mast
   >
   >
   > 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
   >
   >
   >Neil Murphy KH6EAM
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