I can't even believe that some people recommend doing this!
Matt W5LL
On 2/24/2011 11:21 AM, Ng, Peter wrote:
I'm looking to put up a mast and am curious, why PVC? Is it better than steel?
73's Peter VE7NGP
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bruce Semple Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 6:41 AM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: PVC
And I forgot to mention -- I spray paint it all a flat black --- to help it blend in a little better!
At 09:34 AM 2/24/2011, Bruce Semple wrote:
Hello Mike - I use schedule 40 PVC with an OAK closet pole down the center for added stiffness for a horizontal boom. For vertical mast I use two PVC schedule 40 - one inside the other - along with a wood pole. I use PVC end caps on the ends to keep water/ moisture out.
73, Bruce WA3SWJ
At 07:59 AM 2/24/2011, Mike1234 wrote:
Has anyone ever experimented with PVC pipe to use for a mast in place of steel ? I have used it for vertical antennas and stands up excellent to the winds and weather here in Toledo, Ohio .
Mike N8GBU
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