And here is another option : the satellite dish stands that RV'ers use. Here is a link to one on Amazon, although I have seen them a little cheaper..
https://www.amazon.com/Satellite-Tripod-Directv-Network-Mount/dp/B00TXSND8G/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1537510091&sr=8-14&keywords=rv+satellite+dish+mount [https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41u61ro81tL._SY300_QL70_.jpg]<https://www.amazon.com/Satellite-Tripod-Directv-Network-Mount/dp/B00TXSND8G/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1537510091&sr=8-14&keywords=rv+satellite+dish+mount> Amazon.com: Satellite Tripod for Directv or Dish Network 2 ...<https://www.amazon.com/Satellite-Tripod-Directv-Network-Mount/dp/B00TXSND8G/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1537510091&sr=8-14&keywords=rv+satellite+dish+mount> www.amazon.com Buy Satellite Tripod for Directv or Dish Network 2" & 1 5/8" OD Satellite Mount work on FTA as well: Satellite Television - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases ________________________________ From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Guy Atkins <d...@guyatkins.com> Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2018 9:09 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Brainstorming - Temporary Antenna Supports I concur with all the comments about fiberglass poles, especially Chuck's.. he knows whereof he speaketh. I'll mention that I'm fond of "pro audio speaker stands", such as this one (I own three): https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Universal-Speaker-Stand-Holder/dp/B000E0PPG0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537502614&sr=8-3&keywords=pro+speaker+stand The pricing is very reasonable and the stands can hold anything from fiberglass poles to Wellbrook loops. For the Wellbrook loops I add one of these mounts: https://www.amazon.com/Speaker-Mounting-Adapter-Bracket-Tripod/dp/B00IGGRXT6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537502847&sr=8-3&keywords=pro+speaker+stand+mounting+bracket While the stands won't weather high winds on the Rockwork cliffs, they will hold up better in moderate wind if you add some weight like wrap-around leg weights (such as used for exercising). 73, Guy Atkins Puyallup, WA On Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 8:28 PM, Chuck Hutton <charle...@msn.com> wrote: > Mark - > > > I'd not think of using the painter;s extension poles. They are a bit > flimsy and too short for a DKAZ or flag/loop. > > > The Jackite poles are fairly common in ham circles. I've owned 4 of them > for at least 10 years without problems. > > > I also own a handful of other fiberglass poles and they have all been OK > except an MFJ product. They collapse to approximately 4 feet. > > > Two of my poles with the bases at https://wordpress.com/view/ > chuckhuttonblog.wordpress.com > > > form the 18 x 18 corner fed loop I use at Rockworks. It can be assembled > in 10 minutes in total darkness (with a flashlight). The concrete bases > are thick enough to withstand moderate coastal windstorms and might be a > bit heavy for a several hour DXpedition. > > > Chuck > > > _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com