[Elecraft] Upcoming Vacation and my K2

Fri Jun 13 18:15:00 2003

I talked briefly to Bill/Kanga USA at Dayton and asked about a support
system for the DK9SQ mast.  His response that it was not designed for use
with guys rather to be lashed to or supported by a fence, vehicle, post,
etc.

However, I use mine with guys.  Such a support system is described at

http://www.natworld.com/ars/pages/cumlative_index/antennas.html

...the first article is the one you want.  I think there's another article
there that describes a similar support system.  The guys work well but they
will sometimes force the poles apart so it takes a little practice to get it
to work.  The mast is well worth the money though.  If you want more info on
its use, contact me directly.

Paul KB0LUR

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Upcoming Vacation and my K2

> I'ld take a look at the Fibreglass Telescope Tower by DK9SQ
> and take some thin wire to create the antenna based on the
> tower and the surroundings. I've done this with verticals
> and Dipoles in SV, TA and CU, and have never had problems
> with airport security.
>
> URL: http://www.qsl.net/dk9sq/
>
> I know there is (was) a source in NA for these, but I don't
> remember who it is (was).
>
> These "towers" can not carry alot of weight from the top,
> so use really light weight wires.

Yes, this "tower" would seem to work for ten meters. The web site does
not describe its support system, nor give any clue as to the load it
would support. Anyone know?

Haines KB1GRM
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