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[TenTec] Backyard mast

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Subject: [TenTec] Backyard mast
From: wb2vuf@qsl.net (Bwana Bob)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 20:58:38 -0400
I get the impression that it is their own product because it is ordered
from Worldradio. I don't really know anything about it. I might try the
Worldradio mast instead of a painting pole. The price certainly is good.

There was a telescoping mast in some of the QRP internet sites but it
was based on a telescoping fishing pole. This would be OK as a vertical
but not strong enough to support an inverted V, which is what I want to
use for portable operation with my TT Scout. I think that the Worldradio
mast is something else entirely, but I don't know what, exactly!

                73,

                Bob WB2VUF

Steve Baron - KB3MM wrote:
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bwana Bob" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
> To: <cyr999@extremezone.com>
> Cc: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: August 23, 2001 00:31
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Backyard mast
> 
> > I plan to try one of those fiberglass extensible painter's poles. They
> > have telescoping sections that lock with a twist of the wrist. Sears
> > Hardware has 16 footers for $22 and Home Depot has a 24 foot one for
> > $35. They should work fine with guys if the antenna isn't too heavy.
> > Also, Worldradio has a 20 foot telescoping mast for $20, but I don't
> > know what it looks like.
> 
> Is the World Radio one their's (not on their site) or some one elses but
> advertised in WR ?
> 
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Bob WB2VUF
> >
> > Tim and Nancy Logan wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello again -
> > >
> > > I live in an antenna restricted area and having been successfully using
> > > a horizontal loop on my roof since I started in HAM a year ago. I use
> > > primarily CW. I have talked to Australia and New Zealand with it on 5
> > > watts so it works well enuff to have fun - but I would like to
> > > experiment.
> > >
> > > I recently bought a Carolina Windom 40 from Radio Works. It has a
> > > vertical radiator. I would like to figure out a way to put up a
> > > non-metallic mast (in less than 5 minutes) in the late evening so that I
> > > can try this and other antennas late at nite when the mast is not
> > > bothering the troops. Does anyone have a suggestion for a mast that can
> > > be easily erected and taken down each evening? Or any experiences in
> > > trying the same? I certainly can figure something out - but why reinvent
> > > the wheel if someone else has tried a good idea. Thanks to all. 73, Tim
> > > Logan KB7OEX Gilbert, AZ
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