I'm not sure how well it would hold beams at sufficient heights, but for HF
roving I use a 33 ft fiberglass mast held up with a tripod of two four foot
surplus aluminum mast sections for legs, with a tripod casting available from
www. goverticalusa.com. Those same four foot mast sections ought to be OK for a
mast to hold a small six meter beam.
I can send photos to those who might be interested.
73 - Jim K8MR
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Johnson <jim@kc4hw.com>
To: FFMA@groups.io <FFMA@groups.io>; vhfcontesting@contesting.com
Sent: Mon, Aug 9, 2021 5:19 pm
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] [FFMA] MAST FOR ROVERS
I
don't think the following would represent the best solution, but I too have
been thinking about this and thought that I would try to use some of the 1m
fiberglass military poles. My thought was to used adjustable clamps above and
below each joint., with a total of 5 pieces that you be a length of 16'-
9". Which would perhaps give enough height to clear vicinity obstacles, like
vehicles, RV, tents, etc
Been working on a 3L 6m antenna and probably just the one antenna to start
with. I believe that this mast would support a HO Loop for 2m and/or 70cm as
well. Perhaps a small rotor could be installed at the 2nd joint. I think the
"Armstrong" rotor with be my initial method.
My biggest concern is managing a scope out pole, as I am now 73 I don't think
that I will be getting any stronger in the coming years. hi hi.
I definitely would be interested in what others have to suggest.
Jim/KC4HW - EM71 Alabama
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert W5AJ <woodr90@gmail.com>
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To: <FFMA@groups.io>
Sent: 8/9/2021 2:43:56 PM
Subject: [FFMA] MAST FOR ROVERS
Recently purchased a mast support for Truck receiver hitch. "Portable" five
element beam is in possession. What type of portable masts are being used that
can be easily carried inside pickup bed or short SUV?????
73 W5AJ
The mast support: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZGBRT61 I'm not
recommending it or otherwise, hopefully it works for Rover use - parked.
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