[SCCC] Flat Roofs and Stucco--Antenna Installation

[NA6MB Mike]

Unfortunately, the brackets are usually not stud width so you usually have
to put a board on the wall and attach the brackets to that.

NA6MB
Mike




On Thu, Jun 18, 2020, 12:05 PM Marty Woll <n6vi at socal.rr.com> wrote:

> Hi, Clayton.
>
> I learned the hard way that roof penetrations on a flat roof should be
> avoided.  The weighted-down stand method sounds fine for what you want to
> put up (as long as the Moxon isn't for 40m or such).
>
> Side penetrations are less problematic.  Once you locate the studs under
> the
> stucco siding, you can drill into the center of them and use lag bolts to
> fasten mast brackets.  A little sealer and paint, and it should be fine.
>
> 73,
>
> Marty N6VI
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SCCC [mailto:sccc-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Clayton Nall
> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:30 AM
> To: sccc at contesting.com
> Subject: [SCCC] Flat Roofs and Stucco--Antenna Installation
>
> What experience do you all have installing antenna systems on 1) flat-roof
> homes and 2) homes with stucco siding?  Among other ideas, I'm entertaining
> the possibility of bracketing a mast for wire antennas to a stucco wall,
> but am not sure the best way to go about that.
>
> I'm looking to collect best practices in this area before I start
> cutting/sawing through my walls or mounting anything on my roof.  The
> following website seems to provide a good start, but I'd welcome more ideas
> from the list.
> http://www.k6atz.us/station/farm2-flat-roof-antenna-mounts.htm
>
> The antennas mounted will probably be VHF verticals and Moxons/small beams,
> plus light wire HF antennas.
>
> 73,
> NF1R
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