[TowerTalk] More dipole support

[Michael Goins]

Rick,

I also use a lineman's pole here. They are used to reset breakers high up
on poles from the ground. Mine is 35 feet long and it's very heavy wall
fiberglass. I have it temporarily supporting a delta loop for 20 meters
while I'm installing the tower/other antennas here. I've used it several
places, including portable (though it's a bit hefty for that) and it works
great. Has pop-out buttons for each section and it's very strong.

Mike, k5wmg



On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 10:53 AM, <jcjacobsen at q.com> wrote:

> Rick,
>
> IF you go the EMT galvanized route, I don't think the little stuff will
> hold up. I've used 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" for short masts and they seem to hold
> up. the 1/2 and 3/4, and maybe even 1", don't have, at least to my
> thinking, enough strength to hold up to side pull. Check out the ARRL hand
> book or Antenna book for other suggestions.
> Good luck with your project.
>
> 73
> K9WN Jake
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