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Re: [TowerTalk] Source for 43 ft fiberglass collapsible poles

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Source for 43 ft fiberglass collapsible poles
From: Mike Fatchett W0MU <w0mu@w0mu.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:53:35 -0600
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Thanks for all the replies so far!



On 3/26/2011 1:11 PM, Paul Christensen wrote:
> I had the MaxGain 40 ft fiberglass masts and although they are rugged, they
> are also very heavy and don't collapse down into a convenient size.  I
> replaced these last year with Spiderpoles.  The Spiderpoles are very light,
> easy to dis/assemble, and collapse to a convenient size.  They have worked
> so well that I'm now using a 60 ft spider pole to support a 50 ft dipole
> against a wood fence.  By removing the top one or two telescoping segments,
> the 60 ft model at 50 ft becomes an incredibly strong center support for
> wire antennas.
>
> I also discovered a great way to string wires to the tops of trees and I
> don't even have to walk off my property.  No sling-shots or other propulsion
> devices needed.  By using a 40 ft Spiderpole as a "lay-up stick," and a bent
> coat hanger into a "V" shape taped to the tip of the Spiderpole, I can
> string the wire from the center Spiderpole and "lay it up" onto the top of
> the tree branches.  The wire lays exactly where wanted.   The 40 ft model is
> light and agile, and doesn't become difficult to hold and manipulate in the
> air.
>
> The Spiderpoles are black, blend in nicely against vegetation and I believe
> have a better clamping method than that of the MaxGain fiberglass masts.
>
> Paul, W9AC
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Phil Snyder"<n9lah@comcast.net>
> To:<towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 2:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Source for 43 ft fiberglass collapsible poles
>
>
>> You might try here at Max Gain Systems.
>>
>> http://www.mgs4u.com/fiberglass-push-up-mast.htm#43ft
>>
>>
>> Phil
>> N9LAH
>>
>>
>> On 3/26/2011 12:42 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
>>> Anyone have a good source for these types of poles.
>>>
>>> I am looking for poles that can be used on dxpeditions/contest
>>> expeditions so they need to collapse pretty small.
>>>
>>> S9/LDG sells the S9 with a 43 lightweight pole but I have been unable to
>>> find a company that makes the poles.
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
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