[TowerTalk] Fiberglass Masts

[Keith Dutson]

I have one of those in the PVC pipe.  It will get first use this weekend as
a test before taking on DXpedition.  We are going to hang a dipole from the
top.  The sections are friction fit, so will need additional holding power
to prevent collapse due to weight of wire and coax.  I am planning to use
plastic tie wraps at each joint.  They will be installed with a tool to make
them tight.

Keith

-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Doug Faunt N6TQS
+1-510-655-8604
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 11:21 AM
To: Jamesnf at aol.com
Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Fiberglass Masts

My opinion is that the mast from www.tmastco.com, also available from some
kite shops for holding up windsocks and ornaments, is the strongest.

He's also got a version that seems to be the same thing, but installed into
a piece of PVC pipe, which would be very rugged when carried telescoped. 

73, doug

   From: Jamesnf at aol.com
   Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 11:13:28 EDT

   Any ideas or opinions on which of the 32' telescoping fiberglass masts 
   currently available is the best?

   Jim W9TM
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