circular or square tubing for tilt-over antenna mast?

[VK6AKR]

Hey Denis,

Have a look at NBS Antennas for their tilt-over mast.  Perhaps build something similar.
https://www.nbsantennas.com.au/masts-products.html

Thanks Rick

Yes a brief review of their site is impressive.   I'll get in touch with them, thanks for the heads-up.

73
Denis VK6AKR

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I normally wouldn't touch this with a "ten foot pole", either round or square section, but since you haven't had a lot of responses, I will contribute a few thoughts.
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Thanks Doug

Excellent suggestions and I had quite ignored the spar systems as used on yachts.   There's clearly more to this than initially considered.

In terms of height I had not thought to go much beyond 6m due to the close proximity to boundary fences and the need to keep things as compact as possible.   Commercial masts as suggested in Rick and Wayne's posts might be far the better way to go.

73

Denis VK6AKR

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I am not qualified to comment on the engineering aspects but there are some other things that need to be considered before building.

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Thanks for the advice Wayne.

I see the wisdom of involving Council, engineers, etc and making sure that insurers are on side.   On balance it might be best to spend "some of the childrens' inheritance" on a properly engineered and installed system.   Then I can concentrate on the electronics and communication aspects of the hobby!

73
Denis VK6AKR

P.S. I need to look a bit more closely I think, at how I should be replying here to avoid taking too much "bandwidth" with others' embedded replies.   Sorry if I have transgressed thus far!

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