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Re: [TowerTalk] Low Cost 20 Foot Mast

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Low Cost 20 Foot Mast
From: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:47:59 -0700
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A 21' length of 4" water pipe will do it without any guys if you can give up a couple of feet in the ground.  I have a piece laying outside free for the taking.

Wes  N7WS



On 10/24/2020 1:06 PM, Tony wrote:
All:

I'm looking for a low-cost 20 foot mast that can handle a modest 2 meter EME setup. The mast will be cemented in place and attached to the side of a 9 foot tall shed for support. I can't anchor guy wires to the ground, but I can run a couple to the shed.

The challenge is home brewing something that can handle the weight of the azimuth and elevation rotors mounted at the top so the mast.

I thought of threaded galvanized pipe sections, but they are a bit pricey. Also thought of 2 inch schedule 40 PVC with some kind of internal support to make it more rigid.

Any suggestions?

Tony

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