[TowerTalk] Re: Raising TV mast

[Alan C. Zack]

Not sure if it is the best way but I use EMT electrical tubing for a
mast.  I get 10 ft sections that telescope inside each other and drill
holes and use bolts to hold them together.  Can be found at all Lowes,
Home Depot, etc.

Rod Elliott wrote:
> 
> I'd love to be worrying about raising a TV mast. Problem is, I can't find
> it to buy anymore, at least not here in Canada. Radio Shack still has it in
> their catalog, but none of the stores I've asked (about six) have it in
> stock, and they all say it can't be ordered anymore.
> 
> Anybody know of an alternative source for TV mast (maybe even one that
> makes it out of better steel than RS )?
> 
> BTW, one guy can easily walk up a 30-footer, provided something or body is
> holding the base in place.
> 
> tnx + 73
> Rod Elliott VE3UW / VE3IRF
> 
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