Topband: Fibreglass poles

[doktorij at bellsouth.net]

I have stacked these as tall as 44' (ten sections) with help. They were guyed at the top and about mid way. I used them to support a 40M half Square. They stayed put until a tree came down on the half square and a few of the sections splintered.

Withnthat thought in mind, the coating on them is not super weather worthy. I'd suggest a good flat black paint (auto store stuff that binds to plastic) to provide some UV protection. After a year in the air, mine had all sorts of fibre exposed making it uncomfortable to handle without gloves.

I was able to walk seven sections up alone and tie the guys off, anything taller is very flexible and better done with two or more folks.  Also, I drilled and tapped holes for screws to keep the sections together (particularly for erecting it) It may have been overkill, but I felt more comfortable with that configuration.

They should work well for a K9AY antenna.

74,
Julius
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