[TenTec] OT Use of external keyer with an Omni and hex beams

[Richards]

On 5/28/2012 3:12 PM, Roger Rippy wrote:

looking for an antenna that I could mount on an aluminum
> pole (probably a Penninger radio mast) at about 35 feet or so.

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	I use galvanized steel masts at 35-45 feet,
	which I believe are stronger than many aluminum
	poles, and which cost substantially less than others,
	locally they run  $125-$145.   I have a heavy full sized
	aluminum dipole on one, and on another I have a
	9-foot 2m vertical, a 15 meter aluminum dipole, and
	a 40-6 m OCF dipole.   I guy each with 4 ropes and they
	have survived 70 mile winds.

	I know guys have put Spiderbeam antennas on these
	with good results.

	I suppose one could put up 2 10 foot, and a five foot
	top tower sections, and bracket against house and
	avoid guy wires altogether  (if all you put on it is a
	5 foot mast with a light rotator and a Spiderbeam type
	antenna on top...)   I have considered doing that, myself.

	Of course you mileage may vary...     ;-)


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