JWW SPAM-bad-from Re: [CVRC] ANTENNA POLES

James Washer washer at trlp.com
Sat Feb 24 03:22:33 EST 2007


How does one "push up" an antenna using 21foot poles? Tilt up sure, but push up?

On Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:18:54 -0800
"KD7JYK" <kd7jyk at earthlink.net> wrote:

> I recommend chainlink fence top-rail which comes in 21' and 24' lengths and
> can be stacked two high for 42' - 48' pushup poles.  Of course, they can be
> cut shorter.  Cost is from under a $1/ft to around $2/ft for the larger 2"+
> diameters.  The rail comes in thick and thin wall and fencing companies
> carry a nice selection of heavy metal clamps and brackets excellent for
> assisting in guying.  Check Artistic Fence on Hwy 50/Deer Run road East of
> Carson City, if nothing local to you.  You can also use galvanized rigid
> electrical conduit which comes in diameters to several inches.  I can send a
> photo of a 21' rotatable 10m dipole I built using this material for ideas.
> 
> Kurt
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "A.E. Cumins" <n7cogene at verizon.net>
> 
> > I am looking for push up poles to support the ends of my inv-V antenna.
> > Please let me know of any local sources. Radio Shack does not sell the
> > poles any more. Thank you and TNX
> >     N7COG
> >      265-9241
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