[TowerTalk] Low Cost 20 Foot Mast

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

Chain link fence tubing,  1 7/8" diameter.

Rick N6RK

On 10/24/2020 1:06 PM, Tony wrote:
> All:
> 
> I'm looking for a low-cost 20 foot mast that can handle a modest 2 meter 
> EME setup. The mast will be cemented in place and attached to the side 
> of a 9 foot tall shed for support. I can't anchor guy wires to the 
> ground, but I can run a couple to the shed.
> 
> The challenge is home brewing something that can handle the weight of 
> the azimuth and elevation rotors mounted at the top so the mast.
> 
> I thought of threaded galvanized pipe sections, but they are a bit 
> pricey. Also thought of 2 inch schedule 40 PVC with some kind of 
> internal support to make it more rigid.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Tony
> 
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