[OKDXA] Tower mast

[D C _Mac_ Macdonald]

Metals Supermarket in Moore (just north of SE 89th Street)
carries 2" O.D. 1/4" wall aluminum tubing.  I have a 24 foot
version as my mast which survived (with a bit of straightening)
the May 1999 F4 tornado that took the whole tower and antenna
systems down!  It is currently in my tower which is laid over to
install coax for as many as 9 antennas!

Considerably lighter than the Chromalloy steel, but a bit weaker
as well.

I also have two 10' sections with a splice to build a "falling derrick"
fixture to tilt a hinged tower up and down.

73 - Mac, K2GKK/5
Since 30 Nov 1953
Oklahoma City, OK
USAF (Retired) 61-81
FAA (Retired) 94-10

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From: okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net <okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Richard Ruhl <richardr at pldi.net>
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 14:19
To: 'Oklahoma DX Association' <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [OKDXA] Tower mast

Daniel, the DX Engineering Chromoly 4130 is the way to go. You can check Metals Supermarket website as they have a metals dealer/reseller in Moore. I have purchased heavy wall aluminum tubing and aluminum channel iron from them. Great service.

The DX Engineering Chromoly 4130 is very strong. Will hold whatever you want to put up. It's heavy, so shipping will be high.

Richard

Richard Ruhl W5GLD
20048 N. 2840 Rd.
Kingfisher, OK 73750
405-375-4843
richardr at pldi.net