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Re: Max-Gain MK-8

Posted by list1 on Jul 21, 2009; 10:27pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Max-Gain-MK-8-tp3300658p3300851.html

I used an MK-8HD (50') for Field Day. I had an Arrow 2m/440M j-pole over a
large dipole center insulator made from pvc pipe and used 300 Ohm ladder
line and 140' of 14 gauge house wire.  Once three people guyed it perfectly
vertical it was OK for the rest of the weekend.  However the top did bow
before that.  I purchased the three fiberglass guy rings that were nice ($5
each).  It was actually extended about 43 feet total.  I have some pics at:
http://tinyurl.com/luwagy

Next time I will use a much smaller center insulator.

For NVIS, for MARS I will take off the top 1" OD section.

Steve, W2MY, AAR6CX


-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email]
[mailto:[hidden email]]On Behalf Of Matthew Zilmer
Do any of you Elecrafters have experience with Max-Gain's MK-8
fiberglass mast (telelscoping poles)?  I'm interested in using their
50-footer guyed down as a center support for an 80m doublet.

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