Quick and Easy Tower Ideas - Have One? Share It

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HomerBB
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Quick and Easy Tower Ideas - Have One? Share It

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Extension ladders make decent antenna masts. They can be rigged to tip over when mounting the antenna, then stood up straight and extended to full length. A section of pipe attached to it can add extra length to your mast. With guys already attached it is a quick simple way of getting higher.

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The mast pipe can be mounted to the ladder in such a way as to be extended for more height, also.
The ladder is mounted to the 4x4 post so the bottom can be released for tipping it over.

Pipe mast at lowest level, ladder tipped over, mount antenna to mast pipe. Tip ladder up and secure the bottom clamp. Extend the pie to max height. Extend the ladder to max height. Secure the bottom ends of guys that are already attached to upper mast pipe (not shown in drawing).

Based of the length and the strength of the mast pipe and the ladder, great heights can be achieved.
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now thats a great idea ;)
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Excellent quick easy tower idea that is, especially if you cant install a permanent istallation, great for getting the antenna that little bit higher, just remember to drop it down during windy condx though.
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