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Re: [TowerTalk] Frestanding Dipole Support - inexpensive

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Frestanding Dipole Support - inexpensive
From: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:20:06 -0700
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Search for the 4ft fiberglass military surplus mast sections.  There are 
numerous vendors on Ebay.  You will pay more in shipping than the 
product.  It would have to be guyed.

Mike W0MU

W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net


On 12/12/2011 9:08 AM, Rick Scott wrote:
> I have a limited lot and want to try to put up a 160 loaded Dipole I have.  
> In the front of the lot I have a 35-40 tree I can use (Yes I know NVIS, But 
> only looking at 160m States) but in the back I have nothing to hold up the 
> other end with.  I have a Chain link meeting a Wood fence back there, but 
> what ever I use must be free standing.  Dont think it has to be that high 
> maybe 20ft or so. 
>
> I have a 25ft Push up flag pole in the front yard that would be ideal. It 
> holds a 4x6 flag  really well even with the huge winds we had recently. 
> However, I dont think the wife would like me moving it to the back yard.  
> Plus the expense precludes me getting another one, after the 746pro and the 
> steppir the ham budget is spent :). 
>
> So Im down to asking for ideas of what i could use thats
>
> A. easy to assemble
> B. Relatively Cheap.
>
>
> Ideas to ponder are welcome
>
> Scotty W7PSK
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