Many have used a painter’s pole for a mast support for a dipole antenna. Here’s is an idea that I use to support the mast using a steel green fence post. AI4QT
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yes it’s very nice, and work very well… 73
Great Idea! That is a must for camping!
Thanks and enjoy the videos!
73!
how deep is the fence post into the ground?
Actually the depth is only maybe 8″ or so at the most…. of course, it does help that the soil isn’t too wet, otherwise you would need to guy it. 73
I pound in a steel T fence post, as heavy as I am there is no steeping the in the ground. 🙂 Then I slide fiberglass, PVC or metal pipe over the post. Up to 20 feet with no guying need if the post is pounded into the depth of the blade welded on the post. I have an idea as to how to used the post as the base for up to a 30 foot tilt up mast. Though guying may be needed depending what’s put at the top. Thanks for posting.
pretty cool set up
Good Job! Keep it up! was wondering if you might have one on operation after installation, why the Air Balun, why the pulley in the center etc in the next video. This was great and looking for more and larger projects in the future 🙂
73 OM!
Good Job, great elmor video ” Keep it up”! Was wondering if you might have one in the near future on operation after installation, why the Air Balun, why the pulley in the center etc in the next video. Such a video would be great for the young new Ham out there. This was great and looking for more and larger projects in the future 🙂 Thanks again for your work in doing this video.
See you on the air, 73 OM!
Jimmy, ARRL TS, WX9DX
Good Job! Keep it up! Was wondering if you might have one on operation after installation, why the Air Balun, why the pulley in the center etc in the next video. This was great and looking for more and larger projects in the future 🙂
Any video that helps new Hams is great!
73 OM!
Jimmy, ARRL TS, WX9DX
A comment on your air balun, it will work better if you wind it around a 4″ piece of pvc pipe. RF travels back up the outside of the shielding and if the first and last coil are touching it shortens out the whole thing.
73’s
AA6QQ
A comment on your air balun, it will work better if you wind it around a 4″ piece of pvc pipe. RF travels back up the outside of the shielding and if the first and last coil are touching it shortens out the whole thing.
73’s
AA6QQ
Excellent point. I’ve recently done as you’ve said. 73.
what does 73 mean
@republicansarecool. Hi. 73 means best regards, best wishes, etc. Thanks for dropping by. 73 AI4QT