Hi,
Planning to upgrade my VHF/UHF antennae for Satellite / EME:
2M 144-LFA-18-XPOL; Wind load 1.6sqft; Boom length 4.5M (15ft)
70SM rebuild Cushcraft Cross yagi; Wind load ~1sqft; Boom length 15ft.
Yaesu G5500 AZ/EL rotor.
Mast needs to extend 7ft above the top anchor point.
Currently planed to use 3x 4ft military Al mast sections (OD:1.79in, Wall 0.11in).
Made some calculations - with 4sqft wind load it should be good up to 70MPH.
Calculations are made for 6061-T6 one section aluminum tubing.
Unknown to me is the exact specs of those mast sections and there will be one section coupling above the top anchor - possible weak point?
Looking to upgrade the mast to 1.5in Schedule 40 AL tube (1.9 OD x 0.15 wall) 12ft. long or similar with 2in OD max.
AL is preferred, because as a single piece it need to be "inserted" from the top of my roof.
Ideas / suggestions where i can find 12ft Al mast nearby are welcome.