[TowerTalk] Fiberglass cross-boom material?

[K1TTT]

What are the specs on it?  mcmaster-carr has rod up to 1.5" diameter, 5'
long is $53  http://www.mcmaster.com/#fiberglass-rod-stock/=9w5rch



David Robbins K1TTT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan NV8A [mailto:nv8a at charter.net]
> Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 01:13
> To: TowerTalk
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Fiberglass cross-boom material?
> 
> Hy-Gain/MFJ wants $129 for the 5ft fiberglass cross-boom used in their
> 2m/70cm satellite antenna system.
> 
> Although I am not going to use their antennas, I still thought of using
> their cross-boom. But is there another source of suitable material at a
> better price?
> 
> 73
> 
> Alan NV8A
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