[Elecraft] what tripod to use?

[Walter Underwood]

Not quite sure about “any” photo tripod. I once borrowed a Gitzo Series 5 that we dubbed the “tree-pod”. This one extends to nine feet. Ain’t cheap, of course. :-)

https://www.gitzo.com/us-en/tripod-systematic-series-5-giant-6-sections-gt5563gsus/ <https://www.gitzo.com/us-en/tripod-systematic-series-5-giant-6-sections-gt5563gsus/>

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> On Jul 30, 2020, at 7:15 PM, brianchapnick at rogers.com wrote:
> 
> The Buddipole Tripod with mast is quite substantial and will get your antenna up higher than any photographic tripod. In windy situations you will want to guy it or at least put a weight at the base.
> 
> I've done this a few times with the AX1.
> 
> For a quick mount the Buddipole bracket with the adapter is a perfect fit for the AX1 and may work for your Comet.
> 
> Brian VE3GMZ 
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>   Original Message  
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> From: frantz at pwpconsult.com
> Sent: July 30, 2020 8:37 p.m.
> To: wd8oep2464 at sbcglobal.net
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] what tripod to use?
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> 
> Welcome to the list Harry
> 
> Given that your antenna isn't an Elecraft product, you are kind
> of on your own. Does Comet have a tripod adapter? Elecraft has a
> tripod adapter for its portable antenna, the AX1.
> <https://elecraft.com/products/axt1_axt1-tripod-adapter> Will
> that adapter work for your use?
> 
> If that adapter won't work, you can build an adapter. The
> standard tripod thread is 1/4" x 20. You should be able to get
> some nuts of that size and glue them to the necessary bracket to
> attach the adapter to your antenna. Or you can get a drill and
> tap and tap it yourself. There are many other choices and ways
> to proceed.
> 
> As to the tripod, a lot depends on what you intend to do. If you
> are doing SOTA activations, you probably want a very light
> weight tripod for backpacking. If you can stand something
> heavier, there are photographic tripods in a bewildering array
> of models.
> 
> I will also note that photographic light stands also have 1/4" x
> 20 threads and can be used as well. They aren't as useful on
> uneven ground as a tripod, but they go up higher.
> 
> These things are available at a wide range of prices. Amazon and
> eBay are likely to have cheap choices.
> 
> 73 Bill AE6JV
> 
> On 7/30/20 at 6:04 PM, wd8oep2464 at sbcglobal.net (Harry Brown) wrote:
> 
>> I'm new here.
>> 
>> I have a kx3, and I have the Comet hfj350M telescopic antenna, which works from 80 down to 6 meters.
>> 
>> I need to put it on a tripod, and then I can get the tripod adapter from Elecraft.
>> 
>> Can someone, please tell me which tripod to get?
>> 
>> If possible, I'd like it to be heavy enough to withstand high
>> winds, because we have those kind of winds on the east coast of Michigan.
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