Hi
Let’s back off a bit here.
If the chimney is above the rest of the house, simply putting the antenna a
foot or
two above the chimney will get you past the immediate issues of the house
blocking
or reflecting stuff.
If the top of the chimney has a view to the south down to about 10
I pretty much agree on the fittings, only ones designed for outdoor
and contact with copper. Stainless steel, bronze etc.
I disagree about guy wires, Are you in a area that gets winds and
gusts > 30 mph ? Then I would guy it no matter what, it may even be
code.
Ever get below freezing where you
Copper? What an expensive material to use. Galvanized iron pipe is
cheaper and very strong. But even the thinner "type M" copper pipe
is strong enough if it is 1 1/4" diameter.
You should not need guy wires on such a short mast. You will need
likely the proper threaded adaptor to fit the
