Building a cheap radio tower. Post 1846.
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xxu6svP11s. Here's a fairly simple and inexpensive tower/mast that you can build to support a lightweight VHF/UHF/HF antenna. According to the video's producer, this mast was built using recycled materials. The mast is supported by both a stiff ground rod and by two braces attached to the building. Please notice the use a "drip loop" in the coaxial feed line to keep rain from penetrating the operating position. The only thing I would add to this excellent set up is some form of lightning protection. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. ht