OT: looking for a very lightweight telescoping mast -- preferably motorized

[wayne burdick]

Hi all,

I'm hoping to put up a compact, lightweight rotatable dipole or
2-element yagi for 20-10 meters. This may not be a very efficient
antenna, at least on the lower bands, but I have limited space
available. The antenna may be home-brew and will weigh just a couple of
pounds.

I'd like to keep the antenna at roof level except when I'm actually
using it, thereby minimizing scrutiny by Neighborhood Aesthetics
Monitors. This calls for a 20 to 30 foot telescoping mast made of
small-diameter tubing. If it's motorized, and goes up quietly, so much
the better! I can guy it at the top if necessary, and it will be
clamped to the side of the house.

Anyone have suggestions on where to find such a mast?

Thanks,
Wayne
N6KR


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[John Zaruba Jr]

On Apr 11, 2005, at 12:22 PM, wayne burdick wrote:
> I'd like to keep the antenna at roof level except when I'm actually
> using it, thereby minimizing scrutiny by Neighborhood Aesthetics
> Monitors. This calls for a 20 to 30 foot telescoping mast made of
> small-diameter tubing. If it's motorized, and goes up quietly, so much
> the better! I can guy it at the top if necessary, and it will be
> clamped to the side of the house.

Wayne,

Looks like another un-met need for Elecraft to fill ;-)

Best Regards My Friend,

John AA2BN

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[Bruce Rattray]

Take a StepperIR(?) yagi and use one of the motorized elements for your
vertical 'tower' eh!?!...hihi...sri Wayne, couldn't resist...still love
my K2#2032 - 72 Bruce.

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Subject: [Elecraft] OT: looking for a very lightweight telescoping mast
--preferably motorized

Hi all,

I'm hoping to put up a compact, lightweight rotatable dipole or
2-element yagi for 20-10 meters. This may not be a very efficient
antenna, at least on the lower bands, but I have limited space
available. The antenna may be home-brew and will weigh just a couple of
pounds.

I'd like to keep the antenna at roof level except when I'm actually
using it, thereby minimizing scrutiny by Neighborhood Aesthetics
Monitors. This calls for a 20 to 30 foot telescoping mast made of
small-diameter tubing. If it's motorized, and goes up quietly, so much
the better! I can guy it at the top if necessary, and it will be
clamped to the side of the house.

Anyone have suggestions on where to find such a mast?

Thanks,
Wayne
N6KR


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