Maybe 15-20 years ago, I used a very inexpensive push-up fiberglass pole to support the loops of a K9AY loop system. Alas. details and source have fled my brain, and much of what I've studied on li
Look around for the fiberglass stackable army surplus mast sections either at a local flea market or online. Think they come in 4-foot sections. Thats what Ive been using to support my K9AY loop for
Hi Pete, i am using for years the Extra Heavy duty 10m fiberglass pole from DX-Wire (the only GRP Mast "EXTRA" heavy duty "strongest" mast with 18mm tip section!) and I can recommend it as the strong
Not sure how much height you need for a K9AY loop. I've used 16-foot Shakespeare fiberglass poles for various antenna supports. Amazon has 10, 13, 16 and 20-foot versions. (Search for Shakespeare fib
I use a telescoping 25 ft push up mast for mine - has enough excess height and have used for many yrs. DX Eng has a range of masts that should work. - Alan K9MBQ --Original Message-- ________________
I've used 3 inch PVC pipe at the bottom with 2.5 inch above to make a supporting pole. I used the loop to guy it at the top and just rope guys at the middle. Not push up but it works. 73, Larry W6NWS
I suppose it depends on where you are, but in Arizona, those things don't last in the sun. You are soon left with a column of glass fibers that best be handled with gloves as you put them in the tra
Author: Russ Tobolic via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:45:10 +0000 (UTC)
I use 3 pcs of DXE-FT1250-8 (8', 1.25" OD) and 1 pc DXE-FT1000-8 (8', 1" OD). I cut the 1" OD into 2 pcs 2' long which nested inside the larger tubing and used the rest to stick out the top. The
Was the 1" OD cut into 2 pieces 4' long? One sticking out the top and the other inside the 1.25" OD at the top joint to stiffen it? Or 2' each to stiffen both joints? Chuck W5PR _________________ Sea
https://mgs4u.com/fiberglass-push-up-masts/ On 2/20/2019 7:15 AM, N4ZR wrote: Maybe 15-20 years ago, I used a very inexpensive push-up fiberglass pole to support the loops of a K9AY loop system. Al
I went to H ome D epot and bought a 23 ft extendable paint extens ion pole. It's been up for 8 years so far. The K9AY guys it just fine. Cheap, easy and available. Kevin K3OX _________________ Search
Author: Russ Tobolic via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:02:19 +0000 (UTC)
Chuck; The 1" OD was cut to get 2 pcs @ 2' each for joining the 3-1.25" OD. The remaining 4' was used at the top. I slit the bigger poles and used SS hose clamps. You can buy the poles with the sl
Watching this thread and agree the push up fiberglass tubes are satisfactory. But being a scronger And most two way RF based comunacation are a like Dodo birds I scored a broken RF wise Motorla Stati
These and the surplus masts could be painted with marine grade paint. Those with SteppIR antennas with their tubes have been doing it for years. You can use other non conductive paint for extra pro
Thanks for the tip. I have those. I now have plans to paint them just to keep the sun off them. Wait..it looks like they are already painted camo. 73, Bill KU8H Wes N7WS Les, N1SV _________________
I've always used an aluminium pole (actually part of an old 20m yagi reflector element) for my K9AY loops, works very well. A short wooden pole driven into the ground holds the aluminum pole and the