N5YIZ had a youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nw2kGq4Kfw&t=630s
and PDF of a build documnt at:
https://www.prestonmoore.com/hamradio/rotatable_dipole.pdf
It uses 12ft each of 1/2", 3/8", 5/8", and 3/4" aluminum tubing with
.058" wall thickness. He lists Texas Towers as the source for the
tubing. I tried to buy the materials this past week from Texas Towers
but they are out of stock. I tried to contact them and finally got a
reply saying that Texas Towers has no plans to restock any of that tubing.
I then called Alcobar in Spokane and they want $400 for the 48ft. I
contacted Onlinemetals.com and they want $300 for the tubing (plus
outrageous shipping). Again we are talking 6ft lengths (2 each).
Does anyone know of a REASONABLY priced supplier for the smaller
aluminum tubing?
Thank you.
Jim Pruitt
WA7DUY
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