[TowerTalk] Low Cost 20 Foot Mast

[veblencf at hcc.net]

Tony,  Try using this Search Engine to locate a seller of Irrigation Pipe,
Or the lattice tower...

https://www.searchtempest.com/

All of craigslist, eBay & more in one search. I have used it to locate
some pretty obscure stuff. Good Luck.
Chris Veblen, KF7COB


> 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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