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[TowerTalk] non-conductive lightweight mast

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Subject: [TowerTalk] non-conductive lightweight mast
From: W8JI@contesting.com (Tom Rauch)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 06:45:24 -0500
> The Loop Mast and Hadware kit that Gary (K9AY) sells includes 24 feet
> of fiberglass support mast.
> 
> 73 de Mike, W4EF

You do not need a fiberglass mast. That antenna has a moderately 
low impedance.

All you need is an ground-insulated mast (conduit is fine) with a 
short stub of PVC at the top to keep it away from the wire.


73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com 

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