[aprssig] APRS Irrigation Pipe 55' mast

[Robert Bruninga]

> I like this idea, but I'm at a total loss about how 
>you place the pullies and run the rope.

I added a sketch of the inside on the page now:

http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/Antenna-Ipipe.html


On Mon, May 8, 2006 5:44 pm, Robert Bruninga said:
> For 20+ years, people have been asking me to  document
> my very lightweight 55' push-up mast that I use for APRS
> field events.  So I finally took some pictures Saturday while
> doing some long overdue maintenance for this years  Field Day:
>
> http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/Antenna-Ipipe.html 
>
> WIth a 15' marine fiberglass whip on the top, it gets me to
> 70 feet in only a few minutes and only weighs 35 lbs.
>
> Just thought I would share it for anyone else that likes to
> tinker...  Built it with only a hacksaw and stuff lying around.
>
> de Wb4APR, Bob

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