Topband: Satisfactory fiberglass pole for K9AY loop

[Russ Tobolic]

 Chuck;
The 1" OD was cut to get 2 pcs @ 2' each for joining the 3-1.25" OD.  The remaining 4' was used at the top.  I slit the bigger poles and used SS hose clamps.  You can buy the poles with the slits but they are more expensive.  I notice that N7WS mentioned a problem with fiberglass in the sun.  We certainly don't have that problem here especially in winter and I take down my loops in the summer to mow the grass.  I suppose you could paint the poles to protect them somewhat from the UV.
Russ N3CO
    On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 11:52:12 AM EST, Chuck Dietz <w5prchuck at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Was the 1" OD cut into 2 pieces 4' long? One sticking out the top and the other inside the 1.25" OD at the top joint to stiffen it? Or 2' each to stiffen both joints?
Chuck W5PR
On Wed, Feb 20, 2019 at 10:45 AM Russ Tobolic via Topband <topband at contesting.com> wrote:

 I use 3 pcs of DXE-FT1250-8 (8',  1.25" OD) and 1 pc DXE-FT1000-8 (8',  1" OD).  I cut the 1" OD into 2 pcs 2' long which nested inside the larger tubing and used the rest to stick out the top.  The total height is 25' for my K9AY loops.  I did try the cheaper route with similar dia PVC but it flopped around too much and was not easy to handle.  The fiberglass is stiffer.  With a set of dacron rope guys in the middle and the loop for top guys it has been very stable up against snow, wind and ice storms here in Michigan.
Russ, N3CO
    On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 9:27:38 AM EST, N4ZR <n4zr at comcast.net> wrote:  

 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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