How I built my antenna tower with Hexbeam on top (A to Z)

[@txnuq]

Your dream has finally come true! 🥰 I am so proud of you dad, love you ❤

[@OM0ET]

Thank you my love! 😙

[@Patrick_PD2ET]

❤️❤🧡💛💚💙💜💖🤎🤍 ..dreams Yesss !! 🥱i dream of small qso with OMØET so i need licence callsign🤔.. i go exam march 23😉 You and dad inspire me very Much .. so a Deep Thank you for Excellent video uploads Paul and family!❤️!

[@miniwattnetwork8204]

awesome 👏

[@ads-baisgreenock9737]

Greta Stuff . excellent antenna . I have a cobweb antenna due to limited space but always wanted hexbeam . Thanks for sharing

[@Jennifer-007]

That is awesome, nothing beats the support of a loved one…

[@scottwiseman8015]

What an unbelievable experience! Never has a video been so thorough and on point. Not a detail missed. And then the VIEW! OMG! On top of a hill... you're gonna be talking with or without propagation. 😂 Thank you for the video and 73's to you and yours. Good luck and God Bless. 🫡✌️🤓

[@OM0ET]

Oh, thank you! 😊😊 I am glad you like this video! Yes, it is working nice from this location, that is true. Also, is very quiet over here, which is important too. Thanks 4 watching and best 73! Paul

[@spintrap]

I watched your video since I am interested in the HEX BEAM. However, I discovered a world-class craftsman. Everything is so well done. It takes talent and concern for a job well done. You have an installation to dream of. THANKS !

[@michaelhester6461]

Just Wow! I’m a pretty handy guy who owns a lot of tools and I love designing projects. So you can understand how much I can appreciate the way you thought out every aspect of this project and took the time, effort, and expense to do it right. No corner cutting and always going the extra mile. You will enjoy that for many years and can be justifiably proud every time you show it to someone! Congratulations Sir!

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very much! 😊👍

[@marklowe7431]

It's great to see people take pride in their work. Very nice, and from the land of JJ tubes!

[@charlieoscar09]

What a fantastic professional installation that will last for years and years

[@OM0ET]

That's what I hope so. Will believe :) Thank you for your very nice comment!

[@wramsey2656]

Having been an EE and CEO of power companies in my early years, your installation reminds me of professional installations in our industry. Excellent work and video. K4WSR. 73s

[@OM0ET]

Oh thank you so much! 😊😊

[@peterzivcic]

Wonderful craftsmanship! Very nice installation, congrats Pali! But man that music choice made me feel, that any time you are going to save the world using that tower 😄

[@OM0ET]

:D proste hudba od Scotta Buckleyho sa mi veľmi páči, ale hlavne je ZDARMA! :) Ono to nieje vôbec jednoduché nájsť vhodnú hudbu pre každé video a ešte aby bolo "licence free" ;) Inač ďakujem za pochvalu! 73

[@Jennifer-007]

Maybe he is going to… 😉

[@scottcrafton825]

Very professional installation. You did a great job capturing details on the video. Really enjoyed your journey.

[@sreekumarg]

Dear Paul... Excellent setup. You have taken great care even shooting this video. We understand how much you love your viewers after watching this video. Nice indeed !! Congratulations

[@ChipsMicrochips]

EE here. Your call sign should be OMG ET. I watched the whole video. Your attention to detail is amazing and the finished product is stunning. Excellent job and excellent video. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@BronxCowboy]

I have to say, Sir, your video is a visual treat as well as a brilliant tutorial for the rest of we mere mortals. Production quality of the video will put Spielberg to shame. I so enjoyed it and learned so very much. Thank you, indeed. I see your son’s comment congratulating you on achieving a life long goal. Let me add my voice to that. Well done. Many happy years of DXing to you. Hope to catch you down the log. 73 de W1WRM!

[@OM0ET]

Oh! Thank you so much for your very kind comment and wishes! 😊😊 Also thank you for your support. It is comment of my daughter Tatiana 💕😉 I am very happy and feel motivated to do more such videos after your words. Is always good to know that my videos are helpful for some people 🙂 Thank you again and I hope to hear you on the bands one day in the future! Best 73, Paul.

[@coleeddy9003]

Excellent video!! I have just recently gotten into GMRS in the United States but the next thing is going to be getting into HAM and I have been searching all over KZbin for good videos about setting up a tower with an antenna. This is absolutely one of the best videos I’ve seen! Thank you for putting this together and I hope to meet you on the airwaves one day.

[@TheConstitutionalGuardian]

Great to see that you have put you and your entire family at risk with that great grounding and bonding; good luck!

[@linuxman0]

Wow. You did everything right on this build. I'm sure you're getting very good performance from this.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you! I just hope it was really all right done 😊😊

[@rico1319]

Without a doubt one of the nicest planned out insulation I’ve EVER seen. Videography was well done also. The only thing is I think those ground rods should’ve been on the outside of your concrete base. But no matter what you can never calculate where a strike will go. I love my rohn 45G tower at 60 feet but that is the most beautiful little tower I’ve ever seen. It’s like artwork in your backyard. Hope to work you soon👍👍👍😎🇨🇱 W5PN

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very very much for your very kind comment! 😊😊 Best Regards and 73!

[@seeharvester]

I was thinking the same about the ground rods. Also, I wish I could have been there to do the concrete for you. It's what I did for a living. You made a few minor mistakes, but it will last your lifetime I'm sure. Lastly, I would have liked to see the method for raising the mast. Excellent job!

[@judd_s5643]

@@seeharvester could you elaborate? Intent in not to distract from this build but to educate the next builder. From my limited knowledge (absolutely zero experience) I think the rebar is to close to the edge of the cement.

[@seeharvester]

@@judd_s5643 Well, to start with, I would have dug the hole perfectly square with flat sides, maybe even "bell" shaped slightly, ie., a little larger at the bottom. You want totally undisturbed soil, so hand finishing the hole nice and flat and smooth is best. The gravel at the bottom I would think is optional with this particular antenna, since the legs are not embedded in the concrete like some brands are. Even so, it's ok as long as it is compacted sufficiently. Next, I would build a perfectly square and level form around the top; secure enough and exact enough to use as a support for the rebar cage and base anchor bolts, and to take any measurements off of. The rebar steel cage I would have built out of the hole, with continuous 'stirrups' around the vertical bars as per standard practice when building a concrete column or the like. Like you mentioned, none of the steel cage should be touching the dirt (or gravel). I would probably weld the cage, and install the anchor bolts so that they were hooked around some additional horizontal bars that are part of the cage. (I don't think we saw the actual anchor bolts did we? I'm assuming they were hook shaped.) This assembly can be held off the gravel with concrete bricks, or suspended by strong boards laid across your secure, extra strong formwork. Likewise the the base plate could be supported by the formwork when the concrete was poured. The concrete could be poured a hair high to allow for a slight slope to drain water, and there is a tool for finishing the edges while still wet. (instead of a metal file) The grounding rods should have been left outside of the concrete, as a lightning strike could possibly damage it. I hope all of that made sense; it's hard to describe in a comment. I'm probably just overly picky, but when you do concrete and masonry for a living... well... All that said, I'm sure his tower will be just fine, particularly in his lifetime. Oh, I would have thermite welded the grounding rods too. Speaking of ground systems, the rest of his is superb. Cheers!

[@jddr.jkindle9708]

A very detailed installation - well done. The ground rods should be relocated outside the concrete base. One lightning hit can crack / destroy the concrete base, due to the moisture content instantly changing into steam.

[@ehayes5217]

I put up a tower with a 3 ele yagi over 45 yrs ago (at a previous QTH) & compared to my install, urs was so much better & so well-planned, congrats on that; (& btw, ur background music on ur amazing video was a really nice touch); so if I ever install another tower & antenna, ur video will be my guide, the best, simply the best!😃🇺🇸

[@OM0ET]

Thank you so much! 😊😊

[@JimmyBaevsky]

Hello, Paul! I am terrifically impressed by your giant diapazone from choke to building of mast! Yes, greatest! Congratulations again, friend!

[@Pivotal_Moment]

This was so worth watching. Thank you for time and efforts of this excellent presentation. 😎👍

[@scottwiseman8015]

I TOTALLY CONCUR! Money and time well spent. Beautiful job Sir.

[@GobblerK5_2WR080]

Nothing but quality parts and craftsmanship there! Love it! 73s

[@OM0ET]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Jennifer-007]

Are those brass looking bolts with silver nuts some sort of special gripping/galling setup that they don’t need any lock washers or nylocks to keep them from backing out from wind vibrations? I’ve never seen those before. What a beautiful job, you should be very proud of yourself… your child obviously is from their post, well deserved respect from a ham since 85, and former tower installer for Motorola, this is absolutely the best tower install I’ve seen and best videography. (Minus the ground rods in concrete boo boo, please disconnect those rods, consider the loss a cheap price to pay and sink 3 new rods outside of the concrete…. What a piece of art!!! PS: your cameraman/camerawoman deserves a raise. PS#2: buy a torque wrench. 😉

[@AliceyBob]

Amazing !!!. I remember you QTH under construction a few months ago. Congratulations !!. And the zone is very very beatiful.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you Gustavo. There is still a lot of work around the house and on the house too, but most of work has been done already ;)

[@daveduffy2292]

Great video from start to finish. Go lucky with the dx

[@alshahranida]

The best vedio i ever seen for tower installation , i really enjoyed every moment 🤙 everything in details and and professionally

[@OM0ET]

Thank you for your very nice comment! And also for watching this 😊

[@Ľubomír_Kuzman]

Paľo jedným slovom nádhera, držím palce a prajem s novou anténou čo najviac kontaktov. Pre mňa skvelá inšpirácia na záhradku... ďakujem

[@OM0ET]

Lubo dakujem pekne za povzbudzujuci komentar! 😊 Tak nech sa Ti coskoro podari nieco podobne na zahradke 😉👍 73!

[@vincentmartin2528]

Very good video and nice installation. I would have recommended using copper ground rods, and all copper wire for your grounding. Also, spacing the ground rods out from the base of the tower instead of inside the concrete. Enjoy that hex beam, apparently they are very good antennas.

[@ac7fd]

I had the same thoughts. It’s against code to have them in the concrete in my area. A direct lightning strike could crack the foundation. Great video

[@Alex_ES1MER]

Congratulations with that superior upgrade, in your life. Wishing you an exotic DX's. 73 from ES1MER.

[@thomas-u6t]

outstanding work on your tower build...great job

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@kristhompson8112]

Thank you , There is a ton of information here that only a moving picture / still can translate, you have certainly done your homework , and have taken the time to do things properly and spend some hard earned cash along the way I'm sure , As I work in TV production land, thanks also for recognising a international audience using little dialogue and big arrow animations along the way, The USA is all about the USA , While most of the products shown are not known to us here all the way down at the ass end of the Pacific Ocean, here in New Zealand there is enough there to find alternatives, and do the conversions to metric etc. Being a newbie to the hobby I like to do things right 1st time around and as I have an engineering background most things here make total sense before I embark on erecting my tower , I would imagine you will get many years from this tower and antenna maintenance free and any future upgrades / maintenance will be made much easier , a little anti-seize grease goes a long way 10 yrs down the track. It is clear I need to study and do some more homework around earthing as like the previous comment ( Rico ) I am not sure if I would embed my tower earths into the block-work as a rule, and would prefer to run them on the outside of the base. My late father lived in Florida and lightning strikes to his property blew apart any concrete structures with rebar within, but that is just a gut feel on my part and you may have some solid reasoning behind this decision. At best I need to do some learning around bringing it into the house and some kind of firewall should you get hit. the gas arrestors and cat 5 / FTP decoupler etc make very good sense, loading them into a earthed copper housing even better before bringing them home to the radio shack , Many thanks again for documenting the process you have filled a fair few holes in my own knowledge. Regards and 73's Kris

[@OM0ET]

Thank you so much Chris for you very kind comment! 😊 Yes, I was aware that the earthing rods should be rather outside the concrete base even before its installation, but an engineer who helped me with this groundings make my final decision... maybe it was a mistake and I hope I will never proof it... Well, I can still add some rods around the base and connect them to the tower 😉👍 I am glad that this video inspired you at least to made something similar in your QTH 🙂 Best 73! Paul

[@benedicto9281]

Excellent work, to the minimum detail throughout the construction, I am trying something like that!!!! Congratulations 73's and many DX's.

[@akiddoo8113]

Great video, well done. One problem - Ground rods should NOT be in concrete. A lightning hit will break concrete.

[@tomg4693]

That was my reaction. Concrete, even after fully cured, contains a lot of moisture, especially when in the ground. It is also quite conductive. So in a lightning strike, if the current is not fully dissipated to ground elsewhere, the current can pass through the concrete, heating the moisture to beyond the boiling point, turning it to rapidly-expanding vapor, and this extremely high pressure can cause the concrete structure to shatter. In this example, the ground rods partially encased in concrete will dissipate much of the lightning strike through the concrete, which is bad. The simple solution is to add external ground rods.

[@TheConstitutionalGuardian]

The grounding and bonding is all wrong; hopefully he will not get a direct hit

[@luisgiordano6400]

Terrific Paul! Not only your work is excellent. Also your didactic way of explaining or, as in this case, of showing. It is very instructive and enjoyable to watch and try to learn from your videos. Thank you very much !!! José Luis Giordano, CA4GIO (from Curicó, central Chile).

[@OM0ET]

Luis thank you so much for your point of view! Yes, it was one of my plans to inspire the others when they decide to build tower too :)

[@SOLveteran111]

That looks great. However, if you experience any noise issues or higher order harmonics I would recommend removing all fasteners that are not CRES 316 stainless steel fasteners and replace them with CRES 316 stainless steel fasteners as they are less ferrous. I was a USN ET COMMS and fasteners that comprised of the wrong materials degraded our COMMS. Rust, other forms of non-linear junctions, magnetic materials, and unbonded materials produce harmonic signals like rabbits which would create noise for other systems (it could jam them and/or violate frequency allocations and regulations). Of course we were on giant rust buckets in an exclusively salt water environment so materials and electrolysis were a bit more prevalent for us. If you want more information check out Naval documents and standards on Electromagnetic Compatibility. Anyway, great build!

[@SOLveteran111]

(Of course there is an aspect of the 'if it works don't fix it' doctrine. Saying what I said, I am unsure what chemical reactions may take place as a result of using other metals in this set up -- if you take my advise please ensure it is good advise for this particular build).

[@jond1536]

What a perfect time for water pipe and faucet out there. Great video, such precision. Thank you for the video

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very much Jon for watching and nice comment! 😊

[@richardmartinez2397]

A Masterpiece of Antenna Engineering!!

[@debohannan4315]

Hey it looks great , but you might want to cut those grounds off at the slab and run new lines over the concrete out to ground rods away from that concrete base , if a big bolt of lightening should have to discharge fast it can bust that concrete base all apart . Won't be the first time that happened

[@debohannan4315]

Hey guys I need to add something else about tower installation you need to put gravel on the bottom of the hole then set your tower section or short tower base directly on that gravel bed before pouring concrete that way you won’t get those tubes plugged and allow water condensation build up inside the tower legs because it can and over time split the legs from freezing this can be detrimental to your tower.

[@theodoreflug5429]

Nicely done. A very clean and solid job. I'm putting in a 40-6 meter hex beam next year and this was a great inspiration.

[@MrJimdug]

Fab work and great music. Everything done to perfection. Thought he earth rods should not be in the concret base but close by in the ground in case of a lightening strike which could fracture the base. Someone please correct me

[@Malloc42]

That was my one concern. Incredible build though. If there's any moisture in the concrete (and there will be), then funneling energy from a lightning strike through there will cause it to flash boil and blow the side of out the base. Easily rectified with 3-4 deep rods around the base though and connect them in properly. Love the attention to detail and the great video editing!!

[@WessexWeather]

Thanks for this fascinating video Paul. That rotator is a thing of beauty! Simon M7WWX.

[@OM0ET]

I like it. I had the G250 but it was too lightweight :)

[@ohyeawhosurpoppy]

I love your attention to detail. It's so obvious that your planning really eliminated the chance of failure. Curious, how it was tilted up and what will your process be to lower it for maintenance?

[@OM0ET]

Thank you for your nice coment :) Yes, I did my best to have to do as little maintenance as possible in the future so I hope that this tower and antenna will survive as long as possible. Tower tilting is figured at 33:27 ;)

[@SoulStarLA]

Amazing video and so comprehensive on how you did it all. Enjoy your wonderful setup. 73

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very much for ypur support! 😊👍

[@M0RMY]

Paul this is a thing of beauty. Many congratulations. I hope you enjoy using it - but the beauty of this crazy hobby is learning all the extra stuff too - great job mate. Hope to speak soon on the bands. Tom - M0RMY

[@OM0ET]

Yes Tom, I like it very very much! Finally I have my own tower with antenna on top :) I wish you have at least the same one! Best 73

[@JayN4GO]

Well done om. Hope to hear you soon. Great editing

[@OM0ET]

Thanks Jay! I plan to make evening livestream, good for american operators. So maybe then we will meet over there ;) Best 73

[@oscarluciani7002]

Extraordinary work Paul very profetional congratulations

[@OM0ET]

Thanks a lot :) Best 73!

[@markr9895]

What a nice looking tower and antenna. Congrats.

[@zardow365]

Thank you for sharing your build and experience.

[@Undertaking-Life]

Thanks for the video. I wish you would have taped how you raised the tower to install on the base.

[@bsuyono]

Great job Paul....I dream can do it also...super duper detail and perfect..

[@troyBORG]

What word was that at 1:04 Retrobieast ? We're you trying to say refurbished or retrofit or something?

[@kishor_VU2MZT]

GREAT VIDEO , EACH STEP IS WITH MUCH PRECSION AND PERFECTION,,,, 👌

[@OM0ET]

Oh thank you very much! 😊😊

[@cattö1990]

is it a good idea to put the ground rods in the foundation? what if the tower will get a direct hit,will it not damage the base?

[@rs440olli7]

Clean Installation. Good job. Needs one mowing season to understand, that guy wires have to be lifted up with support posts, to a level above the own hight. You will have your reasons but all that work, time and money for a total hight of 30ft? Anyhow - 👏 congrats and I suppose, with such nice property, It was all just an exercise, for the next, real project(s). Instead of H1000 and for long runs in general, always use Hardline, real low loss 1/2" or 7/8" coax. Cost not much more, often cheaper if used but many advantages, behind losses. Well done in any way!

[@OM0ET]

Thank you for advice. Yes support posts were set to the safe hight :) it shouldn't be the problem. I just will need to re-adjust the pressure on the guy ropes after on or two months again to theyr final position. Best 73

[@rs440olli7]

Be careful with overtension! Until you have no detailed information and a rope tension measure meter!! In my opinion, you don't need any guy wires. The top load is so small. This stage truss elements can handle this load easy. The top of the tower must move under windy conditions! Some lite pretension for the ropes is ok. But don't force it! Every kg tension goes to vertical load! Possible to do, but then you need additional guy wiring in the middle of the tower, half the hight. Otherwise and of course, greatly exaggerated, you get a banana.... Always keep in mind, even nothing will happen with your installation, steel bends aluminum breaks. Some looose pretension is completely sufficient. However, the tower is welcome to fall a bit into the ropes. A free-standing, self supporting 30m steel tower has a deflection of 70cm under load! Unrestrained! You need some dynamic!! just my 2 cents

[@joseneves2822]

Super meticulous work and planned with no place to faults Everything explained to anyone who wants to install a tower Well done ... congrats / 73

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very much Jose ;)

[@hawkinscsa]

Looks like an excellent construction job! ❤

[@ftlaud911]

Wow!!! Phenomenonal install. Looks amazing. Should provide you many years of contacts. Can't wait to make a QSO. So close last stream. 73

[@OM0ET]

Thank you. I believe it! :)

[@fnordist]

There's so much space that you could easily string a 160m/80m long wire dipole between the house and the tower, good job 73.

[@MrDrunion]

The only thing I would have done different was to have grounded to copper grounding rods instead of the concrete. Something you could still do if you chose. However, lightening pretty much goes where it wants. After all, trees are not conductive are they?

[@giulianoggg2035]

Great excellent job! I have received my hex and i am waiting for my telescopic mast 8 meter + rotator cage with yaesu g1000 + SP6CYN TOTAL HIGH 10 meters, however i am not yet sure what size concrete steel foundation base is better that i would need? Total weight in the end is 100kg. What size plinth fid you make? Thanks

[@vu2bhf]

Congrats paul ,Nice video

[@OM0ET]

Thank you for watching and best greetings to India! ;) 73

[@lrdiscovery92]

Hello Mr. Paul, I would like to ask you for some information. How do you use the SP1000 Lightning Arrester in HF band or other band? Why did you install two of them, do you have multiple antennas installed or are they needed for just the antenna? Sure of your reply I send my best regards.

[@michaelzehrfeld7766]

...apart from the fact that the video is so well designed........my greatest respect for this construction of the antenna system! I love this in detail professional execution of the smallest work......sowas I honestly had never seen before. Perfect!!! Thank you for the video - which may be viewed at any time as an instructional video for building such a construction! 73 Mike DO1MDE......also HexBeam user...

[@OM0ET]

Thank you Mike for such a big compliment! :) I would be very pleased if this instructional video would help to someone in the future :) Thank you for watching and enjoy your HexBeam antenna! ;) Best 73

[@billm7106]

Hi Paul, what a fantastic project an excellent video, hope you get many years of use out of it great job. Bill. GM4SVW

[@OM0ET]

Bil thank you very much! Yes I hope that this installation will not require much maintenance because of an alluminium and stainless steel. Will se :) 73

[@potshot23]

Did you know that in the USA, we have to put our ground rods a minimum of 6-12" away from the concrete. It is because that if your tower takes a direct lightning hit, it could shatter your concrete base.

[@OM0ET]

yes Steve, I have been noticed also by others here in the comments. I plan to put more 3 rods outside the concrete

[@TheConstitutionalGuardian]

Don't forget about the bonding as well; R56 will give you some guidelines

[@randalltockes2247]

Awesome build. Nice video to accompany a cool project.

[@andylinton2798]

I'm not clear from that how you fixed the Hexbeam's shaft into your larger stub-mast? I see the bolts to stop it turning, but how did you make that permanent?

[@m7trsradio]

Fantastic work Paul.. I am not jealous at all 😭😁 I don't think I have enough room in my garden just to build the hex beam on the grass. Think I might ditch my efhw in the garden and build a DX commander (we DX Motters lol) and squeeze it into a corner of the 8x8m garden and hope one of the children don't hit it. Fantastic build my friend. Hope to catch you on the air. Motters M7TRS 73 👍🏻

[@chandigarhdatarecovery]

Paul Sir , I have tonns on questions for this ,I would like to ask you 1 : Why do we need to rotate Hex Beams Antennas ? . 2 : If it Good To Erect two towers and make a long wire antenna at heights like 25 feet , 50 feet etc ? 3 : I would just like to erect MLA-30+ , GA 450 Etc For LW , Mw And AM Bands to start wit and then might be change the antennas

[@raygami]

Hello, can you please tell me, what do you add with the brush to the ground spike? Thank you

[@christianromeuf3054]

Wonderful antenna installation. Congratulations and good DX. 73 de F1RCH, Chris

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very much Chris! :)

[@jippel1]

Looks very good you did a excellent job cheers from down under 👍

[@OM0ET]

Thank you so much :)

[@erpece]

Good job on both the construction of the tower and the video!

[@OM0ET]

Thank you for watching and your nice comment :) Best 73

[@Jennifer-007]

Great video, thanks for posting….That looked like pure clay you were putting the base in, glad it didn’t rain on you…yuck…. very professional job. 73 Jen

[@cqcqdx]

Wonderful work! I wanted to ask you something about the stakes for the three anchor points, how did you fix them to the ground... thanks. 73 IU0QVA

[@misteriks599]

My congratulations, good work done, it turned out great.

[@OM0ET]

Thanks! :) two months of hard work ;) 73

[@SkyCharter]

30:58 What was this grinding step for? EDIT: Nevermind, I see now. Nice modifications to get things to fit!

[@kiminooroa5332]

Great professional work you have put into setting up your tower. Im just curious of why you have a rotator for what looks like a multi-directional antenna you have, unless the antenna is not multi-directional. Nice work you have done from the ground footing to the top and you cable ducts, such an awesome job you did. Will definitely learn from this video. 73's de ZL1KIM

[@gamlemann53]

This is a very strong and solid build Paul! Congratulations! The best from LB1NH 🙂

[@OM0ET]

Thanks Arild. I hope it will survive high winds in the future :)

[@TA4A-32]

Gear job paul, great video, you spend so much money, i hope will built huge yagi soon for this tower 73

[@OM0ET]

Thanks Mehmet, Yes, but I still feel that it was worth this money and work ;) It is so relaxing now sitting in the hamshack and turn the radio on :) It was the goal. Yagi maybe in the future, but I have to earn more money lol :D Best 73

[@vu2kocomprakash328]

Informative video worth to see so many things I have to learn by this video for erecting the tower thank you very much for video this is VU2KOC Handel Omprakash from India

[@arekx]

What's the purpose for that additional vertical pipe on top of tower?

[@mauriziolored6123]

Compliments! I envy your large spaces

[@ae1tpa92gwtom2]

Like all of your videos, perfection! Congrats Paul, Can't wait to make your contact with the new installation! Simply Brilliant Job, 73 😊

[@OM0ET]

Tom, thanks a lot! :) Looking forward to meet you on the bands ;) 73

[@РоманКузнецов-э1п]

You have a nice village👍👌

[@OM0ET]

Thank you Roman 😊😊

[@mm6kha]

Great video!. Great station!. All the best And good DX. Karl.

[@OM0ET]

Karl thank you so much! :)

[@mankazuha]

beatiful landscape and antenna tower...frm 9W2ORB, Man Malaysia

[@michaelmcghie]

That was a great video. I was glued to the screen. And loved your background music. Oh, and most importantly, your antenna setup was awesome. I am making a DIY crank up to 48 foot antenna that on a tilt myself. Taking some time but will be really nice. Can't wait to get on air! 73 KL5NU

[@OM0ET]

Thank you Michael for your interest and nice comment! 😉👍 Good luck with your own tower and have fun with radio! 😎 Best 73

[@WhatsUpWithSix]

Great video! I am curious about a couple things though... 1) what was the brown colored substance you applied to the grounding rods before you poured concrete? 2) what was the material you connected to the top of the copper grounding rods and brought up through the top of the concrete? Thanks so much!

[@PrimulaCarniolica]

NICE Paul! This is the way, how IT HAS TO BE DONE!! In all your videos are important details and that is the "key"!!👏👌👍

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very much for your nice comment! 😊😊

[@donalfinn4205]

Very nice job. It’s a lot of effort to go to for just six meters though. Why didn’t you go higher? Great attention to detail.👍☘️

[@jarmojarvinen1585]

Very good video of your project. Good guidance for others. Nice way to do things.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you Jarmo for this comment! Yes I wish this video will help to someone to build his own antenna tower project :) best 73

[@africantwin173]

What brand type Ethernet cable did you used for the rotor control.

[@JacobNewmen]

Jaká byla pořizovací cena samotného stožáru ? Děkuji

[@karnagohberg876]

great job! Where can I get these rotor and bearing support plates? I have the same mast as yours

[@okhamradio]

Looks great 😀👍

[@Emilio-EA1FQC]

Beautyful antena, good luck.May we met on air!

[@johnratcliffe6438]

Which wire antenna designs provide the 40m/80m coverage?

[@petercarty6379]

i would love to do mine just like this . class work perfection

[@daklakdigital3691]

Subtitles would be nice. What is the winter temperature range in your area? I live at 5,000+ ASL in a mountainous area. I suggest ground rods be run through sleeves (stainless or plastic) through the concrete base and as deep as you can. After erection soil conductivity can be maintained by pouring copper sulphate liquid through the sleeves. I hope you have a lighting arrester near the house. Lightning is a strange beast. All our buildings have touch pads by doorways for static discharging people - often we are in the clouds!

[@OM0ET]

Depends on the year but from -20C to +38C.

[@svensk0]

Professional work and beautiful construction👍. Congratulations on a great station. 73 from SP4TT.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very much for the nice comment and watching my video! 😊 73

[@solomioist]

How deep and wide is the hole for the mast?