[TowerTalk] Low Cost 20 Foot Mast

[Wes]

A 21' length of 4" water pipe will do it without any guys if you can give up a 
couple of feet in the ground.  I have a piece laying outside free for the taking.

Wes  N7WS



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