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-----
>From: Arthur Delibert <radio75a3@msn.com>
>Sent: Feb 20, 2019 10:33 AM
>To: N4ZR <n4zr@comcast.net>, topband reflector <Topband@contesting.com>
>Subject: Re: Topband: Satisfactory fiberglass pole for K9AY loop
>
>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 fiberglass wonderpole.)
>Whatever length you buy, note that you probably shouldn't count on the last
>extendible segment, by itself, as part of the length you need, because it's
>too flexible to support much weight; if you need that extra length, Ducktape a
>small-diameter dowel onto the last two sections to give that last section some
>extra stiffness.
>
>Art Delibert, KB3FJO
>
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>From: Topband <topband-bounces@contesting.com> on behalf of N4ZR
><n4zr@comcast.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:15 AM
>To: topband reflector
>Subject: Topband: Satisfactory fiberglass pole for K9AY loop
>
>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 line is much
>more expensive (and probably much sturdier) that what I had then. I'd
>appreciate any current suggestions.
>
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>
>73, Pete N4ZR
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