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-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@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 >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >>> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
