Keep it simple...
check the Yellow pages for a LOCAL aluminum distributor, ("Aluminum",
"metals", etc.)
or
the local metal scrap yards (not auto junkyards)... they usually have all sorts
of aluminum stuff lying around, and you buy it by the pound. ALTHOUGH some
junkyards that buy old buses might have a lot of tubing. (once used for luggage
racks)... I scrounged over 1600 feet of 3/4 tubing once! or check with LOCAL
hams and find out where they scrounged/bought their aluminum
other sources:
farm supply stores, commercial awning companies (they roll the awnings on 3-4"
30 foot tubings. Electrical supply houses (Not HD or Lowes)... usually
aluminum PIPE, though. Local sheet metal works... they usually have a local
contact for other metals. Your local two way radio shops (if they still do
radio hi hi hi)... long shot, but worth considering.
and on the XYL note...
my long time bride once looked at my three SSV's and said, "Don't you like
anything that looks beautiful?"
"only you dear, only you" towers have been up for around 25 years...
73!
Mike KM1R
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See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather
Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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