It would be great if all the Negative Nancys would offer a positive solution instead of just shooting it down that way we can all benefit.
Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Feb 24, 2011 2:22 PM, "Matt Patterson" <mattp...@1starnet.com> wrote: > 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 _______________________________________________ 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
