[TowerTalk] pushup poles

[doktorij at bellsouth.net]

A lot of the QRP folks swear by these: http://www.jackite.com/index.php?cPath=41_44

You could also buy a pole from SteppIr (replacement for the vertical)

Then there are the ubiquitous surplus 44" fiberglass poles on ebay and elsewhere (probably your local hamfest) They aren't pushup, but are pretty easy to erect up to about 44' (wobbly as all hell, but doable by one person). I've used them for a 40M half square support. They definitely need to be painted first.

Another cheap and easy to find item to use is the grey electrical plastic pipes. They come in 10' sections at home depot and lowe's, and 20' sections at electrical supply houses. Start with a large diameter for the bottom and step down.

Been looking at the k9ay myself, but think I'll try a BOG first...

Good luck and see ya on the Top Band.

Julius
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