[Ham-Mac] PVC as a Mast for 2-meter antenna

[Scott Clausen]

Hello,

At my old QTH I had trees for hanging antennas. At the new QTH I need  
a mast to attach a 2-meter antenna to the house. I'm looking at  
mounting either a parelectronics omni or a W5ncd GP-2 2-meter antenna.

Has anyone used PVC for a mast or is it to fragile? I'm also thinking  
of trying a painter pole but wonder if it is also a little too  
fragile. My QTH is very about a mile off the Straits of Juan De Fuca  
and high winds can be an issue on occasion.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good mast? While I'm at  
I'd welcome any recommendations for 2-meter antennas or thoughts on  
the two I have mentioned previously.

73,

Scott
NF7Y


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