[Elecraft] what tripod to use?

Fri Jul 31 05:26:15 EDT 2020

A cheap and exceedingly sturdy tripod is a re-cycled/re-purposed rotary washing line.  
Remove the line for other things, eg guys and turn it upside down.  
Peg the legs if it's windy.  
Make/buy a clamp for your antenna pole.  

I used this with a screwdriver antenna and a few radials on the ground; also with a fibreglass pole just taped on.  They are quite heavy, so, not walking-portable but fits the boot/trunk of the car for a drive to your favourite spot.  The legs are very long, so, cut to suit what you are doing if need be.  

David G3UNA

> They handle a heavy load and are very stable, but do not have locking 
> spreaders.  And probably way too expensive for the antennas in question. 
> I've used the Buddipole tripod for both the Buddipole and the MP-1 antennas.
> 73, Terry, N4TLF
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Walter Underwood
> Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:46 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] what tripod to use?
> 
> 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/>
> 
> wunder
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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
> >
> >
> > 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?
> >
> >
> > 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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