Page: 1 2
Kaosss
Registered user
Global user
Registered: 04-2008
Location: County of Flintshire, N. Wales
Posts: 124
Karma: 0 (+0/-0)
|
|
Reply | Quote
|
|
What size mast for A99? 2"?
What size mast should I use to put my A99 on?
It will be bolted on to side of house on gable end and I want it to clear the other aerials, I am guessing it needs to be about 10ft ish, would you use 2 inch? And where do you get them from, scaffolding posts look a good alternative to.
Al
---
Al -163FB777 - N.Wales, UK
RCI 2970 dx 150, Astatic M6 or Turner +3b mic, A99-Base
1/4 wave whip when static-mobile
|
|
29/Apr/2008, 11:35 pm
|
Send Email to Kaosss
Send PM to Kaosss
|
topbuzzuk
Administrator
Global user
Registered: 11-2007
Location: Stonehenge, Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 533
Karma: 1 (+1/-0)
|
|
Reply | Quote
|
|
Re: What size mast for A99? 2"?
2" should be fine, i used to use an alloy scaffold tube, alot lighter than the steel ones.
---
26FB118 ~~~ 26PR13
Home:Icom 706MK2G-Heil HMM-IC mic-Inverted V ant(indoor)
Mobile:Ranger VR9000-Astatic Teardrop mic-Zetagi B300P amp-Moonraker SC5000 ant
|
|
30/Apr/2008, 9:10 am
|
Send Email to topbuzzuk
Send PM to topbuzzuk
|
trailer trash
Registered user
Global user
Registered: 04-2008
Location: isle of wight
Posts: 10
Karma: 0 (+0/-0)
|
|
Reply | Quote
|
|
Re: What size mast for A99? 2"?
the more height the better.. a friend of mine told me a story, fact of fiction i dont know .but
it was said that about 10 people got together on rig and decided to chip in and paid for a company to scafold only one elevation at the back of this mans house claiming so he could paint all the downstairs windows with ease so as you can imagine it was cheap and was very quick to put up and the coast spread between about ten people who all got about 3 nice long ally scaff poles each was not too bad,,,, i would of loved to hear the phone call to the place in the morning """ well it was there last night when i went to bed """ give it a go i will chip in
|
|
30/Apr/2008, 7:17 pm
|
Send Email to trailer trash
Send PM to trailer trash
|
Kaosss
Registered user
Global user
Registered: 04-2008
Location: County of Flintshire, N. Wales
Posts: 124
Karma: 0 (+0/-0)
|
|
Reply | Quote
|
|
Re: What size mast for A99? 2"?
haha, yes, nice one, can see it now, 10 cars hitting the motorway each with a 20ft pole on the roof!!!
Seen an ad in the paper tonight-for sale, 5 telegraph poles, £15 each. To big???? Maybe cable tie them all together? Be one hell of a size then.
We have a scaffolding firm near us so I`ll give them a ring first, see how much they are, if they will sell just 1.
Thanks for the idea though, will keep it in mind!
Al
---
Al -163FB777 - N.Wales, UK
RCI 2970 dx 150, Astatic M6 or Turner +3b mic, A99-Base
1/4 wave whip when static-mobile
|
|
30/Apr/2008, 10:36 pm
|
Send Email to Kaosss
Send PM to Kaosss
|
yamanx1
Head Administrator
Global user
Registered: 09-2007
Location: In a world of my own
Posts: 858
Karma: 5 (+5/-0)
|
|
Reply | Quote
|
|
Re: What size mast for A99? 2"?
They should sell you a pole, cant see why not? Ali scaffold pole is 1" 29/32" O/D (No idea why such an odd size but there ya go) and 4.5mm wall thickness, should cost you around £40, Oh and comes in at 6.4m long. Easily strong enough even for your Moonraker 4  Just make sure your fixings are as strong
Service Metals will sell you a pole and deliver it for £15, google them
|
|
30/Apr/2008, 11:03 pm
|
Send Email to yamanx1
Send PM to yamanx1
|
Kaosss
Registered user
Global user
Registered: 04-2008
Location: County of Flintshire, N. Wales
Posts: 124
Karma: 0 (+0/-0)
|
|
Reply | Quote
|
|
Re: What size mast for A99? 2"?
Found the website but cant find any poles on there, maybe give them a ring tomorow.
Al
---
Al -163FB777 - N.Wales, UK
RCI 2970 dx 150, Astatic M6 or Turner +3b mic, A99-Base
1/4 wave whip when static-mobile
|
|
30/Apr/2008, 11:12 pm
|
Send Email to Kaosss
Send PM to Kaosss
|
yamanx1
Head Administrator
Global user
Registered: 09-2007
Location: In a world of my own
Posts: 858
Karma: 5 (+5/-0)
|
|
Reply | Quote
|
|
Re: What size mast for A99? 2"?
They definately sell 'em as I have had sveral from there
|
|
30/Apr/2008, 11:21 pm
|
Send Email to yamanx1
Send PM to yamanx1
|
Kaosss
Registered user
Global user
Registered: 04-2008
Location: County of Flintshire, N. Wales
Posts: 124
Karma: 0 (+0/-0)
|
|
Reply | Quote
|
|
Re: What size mast for A99? 2"?
I take it the £15 is just for delivery, not for the pole as well-that would be cheap! What length did you have for that anyway?
Al
---
Al -163FB777 - N.Wales, UK
RCI 2970 dx 150, Astatic M6 or Turner +3b mic, A99-Base
1/4 wave whip when static-mobile
|
|
30/Apr/2008, 11:26 pm
|
Send Email to Kaosss
Send PM to Kaosss
|
Kaosss
Registered user
Global user
Registered: 04-2008
Location: County of Flintshire, N. Wales
Posts: 124
Karma: 0 (+0/-0)
|
|
Reply | Quote
|
|
Re: What size mast for A99? 2"?
Is there a limit on here for silly questions, I guess I have reached mine by now! On the other hand, if I can ever answer someone I will gladly help out whenever I can, just havent been able to yet!
Al
---
Al -163FB777 - N.Wales, UK
RCI 2970 dx 150, Astatic M6 or Turner +3b mic, A99-Base
1/4 wave whip when static-mobile
|
|
30/Apr/2008, 11:29 pm
|
Send Email to Kaosss
Send PM to Kaosss
|
yamanx1
Head Administrator
Global user
Registered: 09-2007
Location: In a world of my own
Posts: 858
Karma: 5 (+5/-0)
|
|
Reply | Quote
|
|
Re: What size mast for A99? 2"?
The only silly question is the one you dont ask
They are 6.4m long, or shorter, but oddly enough it will cost you more for a short one probably as you'll pay for a man to cut it.
|
|
30/Apr/2008, 11:31 pm
|
Send Email to yamanx1
Send PM to yamanx1
|
Add a reply
Page: 1 2
Powered by AkBBS 0.9.5b - Link to us
- Blogs
- Hall of Honour
- Chat
Click here to get your own free message board
|
You are not logged in (login)
Board's time is: 4/Jul/2008, 1:26 am
|
|
|
