Re: [IRCA] Brainstorming - Temporary Antenna Supports

[Guy Atkins <dx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I concur with all the comments about fiberglass poles, especially Chuck's..
he knows whereof he speaketh.

I'll mention that I'm fond of "pro audio speaker stands", such as this one
(I own three):
https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Universal-Speaker-Stand-Holder/dp/B000E0PPG0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537502614&sr=8-3&keywords=pro+speaker+stand
The pricing is very reasonable and the stands can hold anything from
fiberglass poles to Wellbrook loops. For the Wellbrook loops I add one of
these mounts:
https://www.amazon.com/Speaker-Mounting-Adapter-Bracket-Tripod/dp/B00IGGRXT6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537502847&sr=8-3&keywords=pro+speaker+stand+mounting+bracket

While the stands won't weather high winds on the Rockwork cliffs, they will
hold up better in moderate wind if you add some weight like wrap-around leg
weights (such as used for exercising).

73,

Guy Atkins
Puyallup, WA





On Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 8:28 PM, Chuck Hutton <charlesh3@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Mark -
>
>
> I'd not think of using the painter;s extension poles. They are a bit
> flimsy and too short for a DKAZ or flag/loop.
>
>
> The Jackite poles are fairly common in ham circles. I've owned 4 of them
> for at least 10 years without problems.
>
>
> I also own a handful of other fiberglass poles and they have all been OK
> except an MFJ product. They collapse to approximately 4 feet.
>
>
> Two of my poles with the bases at https://wordpress.com/view/
> chuckhuttonblog.wordpress.com
>
>
> form the 18 x 18 corner fed loop I use at Rockworks. It can be assembled
> in 10 minutes in total darkness (with a flashlight).  The concrete bases
> are thick enough to withstand moderate coastal windstorms and might be a
> bit heavy for a several hour DXpedition.
>
>
> Chuck
>
>
>
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