[CVRC] ANTENNA POLES

[Dick Flanagan]

First you did a twenty-foot hole....  ::chuckle::   :)

At 12:22 AM 2/24/2007, you wrote:
 >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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