Easy Ham Radio Mast System - Spidermast from Spiderbeam

[@ChaplainDaveSparks]

So many choices for masts: fishing poles, painter’s poles, Jackite poles, plus purpose-made masts of aluminum, fiberglass, or carbon fiber. My first mast was a 20’ (~6 meters) length of chain link fencing top rail (galvanized steel). I mounted it next to the eaves of my parents’ house and fastened it to the eaves, about halfway up. It was cheap, durable, but not very portable. *73 de AF6AS in **_“DM13”_** land*

[@wallacemarty]

I bought one of these based on this video. It is good quality and I am happy with it. I also got the base plate and nailed it into some large boards to stabilise the bottom. It is currently lashed to a large fence post. I have a fan dipole for 80, 40 and 20 metres on it. VK6ABC. I bought the plates for the guy cables but it is currently not guyed. (I will get around to attaching them one day).

[@andreVE4BK]

Great video. If this was my mast, I would mark the bottom of each pole to ensure I did not pull up too far. I would also use an electric driver for ease and speed of assembly. Thanks!

[@johncrouch8988]

Yep 👍 That’s what I’ve done. Works really well!👍

[@don_n5skt]

I have a 34' and a 50' carbon fiber telescopic mast and I really enjoy them. Putting up a tower is not always feasible and I think this is a great alternative to get certain antenna types high enough. I have used one with 10 meter and 6 meter Moxon antennas which are very light and I use the "Arm Strong" rotator method. I happen to be lucky in one respect having a fence with metal fence posts cemented in the ground and I frequently tie my masts to that. I have a J-Pole right now at the 34' top of my mast and it works very well even in high winds. Thanks for this video.

[@watersstanton]

Many thanks Don. Nice to have your input. 73 Peter

[@1fanger888]

Indeed, you can lose some of your skin hoisting that way. They should make that mast with spring detents as an option. They click into holes as you lift the sections every foot or so. Hope you catch my meaning. Maybe they`d offer that option if you suggest it.

[@watersstanton]

Yes that would help. 73 Peter.

[@g1hwy]

Just bought the 10m HD one to mount my cobweb on. These are very well made 2mm thick ali and very tough, worth every penny.

[@watersstanton]

Yes I agree. 73 Peter

[@mikes6844]

Another useful vid Peter, it’s a worthwhile consideration for those that haven’t a decent anchor point at the bottom of their garden and is a sound investment when you think of the versatility and years of use it will give. I don’t climb trees any more 😀 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 73

[@watersstanton]

Thanks Mike

[@Roddy1965]

I've got the HD 12m fibreglass pole for the high end of the end-fed. It's pretty amazing.

[@watersstanton]

Thanks Craig

[@jimsloane5834]

I just recently put up a fiber glass mast an MFJ 1908 which is supposed to be a 50 ft. I detuned it to 40 and I have it mounted in to aluminum sleeves about 2 ft and 7ft from the ground. the sleeves are mounted with backing plates to a veranda on my deck. I chose fiberglass because of my G5RV ant and it is working so very much better than the old metal popup mast that was far too short. You are my favourite ham channel for I find you are so down to earth and practical. Looking forward to more of your reviews. 73 de ve4jim

[@watersstanton]

Thanks for those kind comments. Nice to hear from you. 73 Peter.

[@johncrouch8988]

Hi 👋 Do you mean you drop the mast into a sleeve? I’ve been doing that too with a piece of drain pipe that I use a couple of rubber doorstops to hold it straight but was looking for something else to use for a more solid fix! Any information would be helpful!👍 Cheers.

[@BoB4jjjjs]

Maybe a better alternative than fibreglass poles, especially if you want another aerial up there and of course they are not so fragile and you can put a bit of torque on those clamps.

[@watersstanton]

Yes Bob. It is a great long-term investment. Thanks for watching 73 Peter.

[@Scif64]

This would of been ideal back in the day at my old house in Essex, but sadly now i have no choice of any outdoor antenna, so it's portable or indoor antenna for me. nonetheless another great video Peter. 73's

[@watersstanton]

Thanks Steve. Hope you can get on the air somehow. Peter.

[@BadaBingBadaBoomYT]

Hello! Good videos! Thanks for that! Am wondering if these are handy for mounting against a wall. For when you want to change different antennas, experimenting ...etc. Just ~80-130cm omni antennes..."sticks" if you want :) If there is much sway and so on. Or then remove perhaps the top thinner tubes ? #shrug! I am no HAM radio amateur (anymore, since the early 90s :)) Thanks again!

[@slayerx252]

Peter thank you so much for making this video on how this works and expands. I have been looking all over for info on these masts and this is exactly what I need! I'm going for the 60ft.

[@watersstanton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evanwindom3265]

They need to create something between their current product lines. The spiderpoles are too light for my application, and this hulking thing is bigger, heavier, and too dependent on tools for deployment. Where's the field-deployable aluminum or heavy fiberglass model that will support something other than a wire?

[@aabb-qr2vb]

could this be wall mounted? I'm looking at the 14.5hd (14.5m) without being guyed? thanks

[@letdownbaloon]

I'm attempting to use a mast similar to set up an antenna whereby I'm fixing it to the external wall. I do not intend on going up over 4 meters but need this to work at 10+ meters. Metal cleats would be required at different heights up to that 4m height and i'm hoping that will be enough. is it open ended at the top so i'm able to run a cable down? I plan to drill a hole at around 5m so I can run the cable from the 1st floor of my house.

[@watersstanton]

Sounds a good plan. Take care. 73 Peter

[@stevenblack122]

What issues and how do you manage conductivity of this mast with an inverted L endfed wire antenna..or does that require the fiberglass model?

[@Justin-bd2dg]

It will couple, you need a non-conductive mast.

[@gusmahendra5493]

We have here in Australian selling similar to spider mask.. the company call NBS antenna .. 👍👍👍

[@watersstanton]

Good to know!

[@twohandsandaradio]

military surplus fiberglass poles... a twentieth the cost.

[@Dennis35793]

I got a 1 1/2" x 30' pvc or 10 meters up against a tree, that was hard to do, wish I had a telescopic mast.

[@watersstanton]

Ha Ha

[@vernoncopper3872]

do not forget you will need planning permission if it is to be a fixed location mast?

[@watersstanton]

Check with local authority for telescopic structures.

[@Testalan1212]

And turn the power down if you are a dodgy M-Free.

[@robertmitchum2972]

I was very interested in this product...... Until I found out the price! Close to $500.00 US is a bit steep for a couple of sections of aluminum tubing... So I decided to build my own! I got the tubing for basically scrap price. The other hardware I homebrewed or purchased, such as guy ropes, guy steaks, and other bits of hardware. The cost was 1/5 of what Spiderbeam wanted... For $100.00 US I made myself a 30 foot telescoping mast.... Yes! The weight is a bit heavier, but my pockets are a bit heavier as well, saving myself 400 bucks.

[@watersstanton]

Nice if you have access to tubing of the tight sizes that telescope.

[@momo-un6lc]

Could I use it for a 8dbi antenna?

[@watersstanton]

Yes, should be OK.

[@azcharlie2009]

Where can we buy this in the US?

[@watersstanton]

Not sure. Check with Spiderbeams in Germany, That is where it is made. 73 Peter.

[@robertmitchum2972]

Spiderbeam USA But the cost is around 500 dollars!

[@paulhastings3109]

At 73 years young don't need to be climbing . Have alot to do yet. 73 KQ4CD

[@watersstanton]

Even more so at 77 years.

[@markg6jvy135]

Nice quality 👌

[@watersstanton]

Thanks 😅

[@mrmartin7715]

Are those masts able to hold an Antron 99?

[@digitalmediafan]

Crazy price complete rip off. I bought a 10m ettore telescopic pole which you just twist and lock each section. Cost about £115 but they stopped making this size unfortunately

[@watersstanton]

Twist and lock alloy systems do not weather well and can lock up. You pays your miney........

[@fasnuf]

Any guy wires needed?

[@watersstanton]

Only if you areusing it as an end of wire support

[@steveeisenberg2657]

Nice though the Spidermast is, I'd rather have a Spitfire.