Antenna Mast Trick For Amateur Radio Mounts

[@ddanielmiester]

IIRc, that antenna is rated for something like 150w, so it can be used for transmitting too! An amazon commenter mentioned that it maintains below 2:1 SWR for 115MHz to over 1 GHz Remember, outside of power ratings, antennas are symmetric. What works well for receiving works identically for transmitting.

[@nerdgarage]

If that's the "standard" radio shit discone scanner antenna (or anything close) it is absolutely good for vhf and uhf and theoreticly (I wouldnt recommend it) 6 meters as well. My current vhf/uhf antenna is one of those from radio shack 25 years ago, and it's still kicking (sans one leg which seems to have walked off on its own). The down side of a discone is they are [near] zero gain.

[@ddanielmiester]

@@nerdgarage compared to a dipole, absolutely. But the purpose of a discone is omnidirectional reception, and wide bandwidth.

[@nerdgarage]

@@ddanielmiester very true, while both are omni, they server different purposes and along with that goes a give and take that applies to almost all RF components : you can have wide bandwidth, or high gain, not both.

[@md123180]

Sir, while I definitely enjoyed the content for my own plans to mount an antenna similarly, I really have to applaud your 18-degree theory and its implementation in this video. Absolutely had me thinking of why I should mount my antenna off-plumb to extend range, and I'm so glad to see your assistant agreeing with your theory. You, sir, are a legend, and you're welcome to a beer at my place any time! 😂

[@JungleJimAB9AB]

Outstanding recommendation for antenna pole. And the wise-cracking was priceless.

[@K4SRF]

I use the fence railing method for some antennas. You are so right. Cheaper than an antenna mast. Put two ten footer's together and you have a twenty footer and 1/4 the cost of an antenna mast at the same height.

[@tomswanton9529]

I am happy you two nerds found each

[@samenamenamesame2834]

Did you forget to run and hook up the coax cable? LOL

[@chrisgraham2904]

Chain link fence top rails where I live are typically sold in 15 ft. lengths, which is even better. If you need additional length, one end is reduced so that they couple together very cleanly. If joining, drill through the coupled section to insert a bolt, lock washer and nut to secure the connection and this also maintains the electrical integrity of the pole's full length in case of a lightning strike.

[@jay-rus4437]

I used sch 40 galvanized 2-7/8” at 24’ in length for my antenna mast. Then took a 2-3/8” thin wall galvanized piece that was 16’ long and slid 8’ of it into the lower piece. That gave me a nice sturdy mast at 32’ for about $100. Used three anchors (similar to what you were using, but three legs per anchor) into masonry. The mast is really nice, good height, and stable in storms etc

[@bebo5558]

He's high and safe, that poor girl is drowning in bullshit down, on the ground! If the video were longer we would probably hear, "I'm so bright my Dad called me son"!

[@BritishBeachcomber]

The way you talk about pointing the antenna down toward the horizon makes you sound like a Flat Earther ;)

[@LM-sc8lu]

That's exactly how I mounted my verticals on my rear deck. Unfortunately, I live in a low area and have a hard time hitting any repeaters, (we only have two or three that are within 30 miles.) This summer I'm going to try a directional on top of and abandoned phone pole in my backyard, which I'll use to get a 60-70' "mast." right now the antennas are at 33 and 36' at their tips.

[@jay-rus4437]

Put up a section of 40ga galvanized commercial grade posts that are 24’ sections. Commercial corner posts are quite a bit larger diameter, but allow for a much sturdier mast. Atop the mast we installed a gp-6, and with an offset we installed a chameleon emcomm III in an inverted L config. Really nice setup at a fraction of the cost

[@Jim-kd8mq]

Where did you find the brackets that you attached to the chimney? I have looked at Home Depot and Lowes ( on line) but no luck. Thank you Jim KM6JK

[@hifiandrew]

The HOA is not amused ;)

[@MrTommy001]

SCREW the HOA! I'll let my dog crap on the HOA President's lawn . . . !

[@SamSitar]

hard to drill through a brick chimney, Captain. yes it is. where would you install the taller antenna?

[@thingyee1118]

Yes I have a tenna mast and they’re costly but useful for tilting to service

[@BulletProof-n7n]

You might enjoy the over engendering I put into a three stage telescopic antenna mast .

[@dgalloway67]

Appreciate the video, especially where to get the mast.

[@BulletProof-n7n]

Oh man, you're shiting me. That's what I get for watching half a video. You won't have any problem finding my house. I'm the genius with the antenna outta plumb 18°.

[@miguelsalami]

NICE install too bad you forgot the antenna's Coax cable LOL

[@straightkey]

Fock, I focking forgot the focking coax cable!!

[@derrick_builds]

Ah, dork with a drill. Thanks for sharing the video. I did this trick and it works good.

[@RobDTom]

So what was the trick?

[@Physicsduck]

Fencepost tubing is a lot cheaper than antenna mast, and it's nearly identical.

[@curtiswarren361]

@Chris, can you provide a link to the brackets you used? I'd like to use the exact same method, for an antenna.

[@Physicsduck]

Certainly, here you go. amzn.to/2E1C9gV

[@curtiswarren361]

Ty. I'm up and running.

[@DKSTANG]

I’m sorry if it was mentioned before but what are those brackets called to hold that mast against the chimney

[@h.sapienstechnologicus8865]

could you elaborate on the antenna? what is it? a multi-band 1/4wave with different radials for each band?

[@wisecitizenry2844]

Strong work! Would love to see a follow up video on that antenna. Cheers! And 73's KN6BVX

[@seeharvester]

You missed your chance to get even Mrs. Boden at 3:55. That would teach him not to tell those tall tales.

[@thingyee1118]

I got to be honest I never seen another ham tilt a pole intentionally. I been in the hobby for decade+ ... nvm just go to the part you fixed it. anyway what’s your call

[@Physicsduck]

Hi there! I'm KD8PZH :)

[@MoTown44240]

No coaxial cable feedline?

[@invisible4405]

Do you do any private work in london?

[@Physicsduck]

I can't even travel to the other side of the state, lol.

[@leokelly359]

that would mess with my ocd seeing that mast off like that

[@kerndesertpreppers1274]

Chris you're a licensed ham!? If so I didn't know this and that makes me upset haha 73 K7JSP.

[@Physicsduck]

lol, thank you :) I am indeed, KD8PZH 73's from SW Michigan :)

[@kerndesertpreppers1274]

@@Physicsduck Take a look at AREDN if you haven't it's a ham radio mesh network, currently building a system for my town.

[@jimmycake7143]

never heard of tilting a mast to match the earth. for the discone, you could have just used a light tv mast and went yo the building facia.And left the chimney alone

[@Machria23]

18 degrees?? LOL!

[@johnmhartlove5573]

nice video, coax??

[@transistorbaluba]

most be better than sputnik... it has more spikes..

[@gfyrmf8736]

18 degrees... that was funny

[@W3FIQ]

Ahhhh language…haha

[@buddyadelsberger5083]

he is full f it

[@lomgshorts3]

If you are really a 'ham radio' operator, then kindly clean up your language. As my grandmother has said, "you kiss your wife with that mouth"??? Eh ??

[@TheMultisportGeek]

When mansplaining goes wrong…

[@danaharlan12]

bad audio.