This didn't go the first time I sent it, and I am pretty sure it
didn't get moderated.
I use a pretty simple system.
I use Radio Shack's 15-826, which is a long U-Bolt with saddle clamp.
The mast is 1 1/4" EMT, but it would work with smaller mast material.
If you go this way go to the hardware store and buy additional nuts
that fit the U-Clamps.
I mount the U Clamp and saddle clamp on the mast and tighten the
bolts. Each of my antenna booms are drilled with holes that match the
U-Clamp. I put the antenna on the clamp and attach two additional
bolts. This works well and one only deals with the antenna and the
nuts. Putting a U-Clamp on and off the mast is a bit awkward and this
way the only thing to drop or lose are the nuts. I keep additional
nuts in the tool box and a couple in my pocket.
The long legs of the U-Clamp let you can spot a nut coming lose before
it falls out.
I keep intending to replace the second set of nuts with wing nuts, but
that hasn't happened yet.
Some recommend an "ignition wrench", which has a different size one
each end. I have been unable to locate one locally, so I use a small
crescent wrench. I actually have two, one I keep in my pocket and one
that I keep in the tool box.
I use the WA5VJB Cheap Yagis, which are easy to build, easy to handle
in the field, and have good performance. - Duffey
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KK6MC
James Duffey
Cedar Crest NM
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