[SJRA-Members] Comet GP6 Mount Recommendations

[Jon MacMillan]

I’m using two 10-foot lengths of chain-link fence top rail (from Home
Depot/Lowes) anchored to the corner/eaves of the house by a mast stand-off
mount (from amazon).  The fence top rails are swedged on one end, so you
can slide them together easily. I drilled the connection and added a nut/
bolt to ensure they stay together. The bottom end of the mast is buried a
foot or two in the dirt.

Look at my qrz.com page - you can see it in the background.

Jon
W2MC


On Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at 4:58 PM jeff <jnosches at optonline.net> wrote:

> Was wondering if anyone in the club had some recommendations for mounting
> my Comet GP6.  I had an 8 foot pole inserted into a J-mount which worked
> for quite a bit, but last night winds ripped out the screws from the base.
> The screws I was using were definitely not ideal, but looking for some
> other recommendations on getting it back on the air and something i won't
> have to worry about in storms.
>
> Looking to keep it somewhat discrete/wife acceptance (no tripod on the
> roof), but would like it secure.  I have a 2 story and not crazy about
> heights or ladders capable of getting too high up there.
>
> Thank you,
> Jeff
> KB3AST
>
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