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[TowerTalk] 6061 T-6 as mast material

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Subject: [TowerTalk] 6061 T-6 as mast material
From: "K3GM" <k3gm_qrp@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:17:29 -0500
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I use a 15' length of 6061 T-6 schedule 80 tubing (heavy wall!) for my mast. 
There's a 3L SteppIR about 2 feet above the bearing, a 2m K1FO weak signal 
yagi, and a VHF/UHF vertical on the top.  It's been in place for nearly 5 
years; wind and ice loaded and it's fine.  And when your sole ground crew is 
your XYL, it made the difference when it came time to lift into place.

Tom Hybiske, K3GM 

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