Topband: Satisfactory fiberglass pole for K9AY loop

[Arthur Delibert]

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 at contesting.com> on behalf of N4ZR <n4zr at 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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