[TowerTalk] Wire Antenna Supports

[Al Kozakiewicz]

If you have trees, a slingshot or air cannon is an easy peasy way to get wires in the air.

Al
AB2ZY

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Michael Poteet
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 7:18 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Wire Antenna Supports

This is a request for opinions.  I am thinking about putting up a wire antenna.  At my age (81) I have no interest in climbing towers, trees or the roof.  Nor I am I interested in installing any support that requires a concrete base or that weighs over 100 pounds.  

I've noted there are at least a couple of telescoping masts (up to 50 feet) that could be used to support simple wire antennas (when guyed appropriately).  One is carbon fiber, the other is aluminum.  Is there any advantage of one of these over the other for "permanent" antenna support?
Initial cost is not a factor.

Mike      W5FTD


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