[TowerTalk] Fiberglass cross-boom material?

[Alan NV8A]

Thanks for the suggestion, but what diameter are vaulting poles? Would 
they be too flexible, allowing the antennas to sag?

73

Alan NV8A


On 11/26/10 08:38 pm, JoeCoolDXer wrote:
> Befriend the track coach at your local university.  Because of the potential for serious injury if they break during use,
> fiberglass vaulting poles get replaced often.  You might get one free, still perfectly good for antenna work...
>    ----- Original Message -----
>    From: Alan NV8A<mailto:nv8a at charter.net>
>    To: TowerTalk<mailto:TowerTalk at contesting.com>
>    Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 5:12 PM
>    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.