I had followed a RUclips video of yours, Mike, about guying down a mast. I did it with my Spiderbeam, and I have to say that it works INCREDIBLY well. Thanks so much! Hope to hear you on the airwaves one of these days. 73 ❤ - KF0QNM
In the past I've done something similar to the hose-clamp method you've previously demonstrated. Didn't want to do that to my carbon fiber mast. Found that you really don't need a ring or loops. Just have an adjustable knot on your guy ropes. Tighten them all down just above the first joint and secure them. Thinking poly/fiberglass step-in fence posts might be an option as well. Gonna have to run by the farm store and check them out. Maybe print up some circle bits to fit over the T profile of the post.
I would make that cap that holds the spike inside the tube do double duty as a driving cap. Make sure the spike has a shoulder below the threads and the cap should screw down and contact that shoulder. Then, you can hammer the cap, unscrew it when finished, and screw on the tube. This might mean the cap needs to be made from aluminum, too, but it is worth the extra $$$ to make it top quality. I would also suggest a longer version that includes a way to store a couple guy lines and/or ground radials, maybe by just having a way to secure one end to the tube and wrapping them on the outside. This longer version could have a longer spike for really soft ground and with the guys can work when there is a bit of wind, like at the beach or in an actual emergency. I also suggest a steel spike option. Around here, it may take you several hours to find enough dirt to sink a 6 inch spike without hitting rocks. I have destroyed many aluminum tent spikes that found the rocks below the surface. I switched to using long steel landscaping nails and problem solved, except pulling them out can be a challenge sometimes. If weight is not a big factor, like a POTA activation less than 30 ft from your car, steel parts would bring more joy.
It might be good if he offered a wooden spike option for areas that have a large vampire population as opposed to the zombies. I like the idea. Thanks for the video! 73
Hey dude. How much interaction do you get with the carbon mast? I’m interested in grabbing the 33ft when it’s available and was primarily interested in doing a vertical like you showed at the end.
very cool. I build something similar from Aluminium and steel. maybe better to start the thread a bit lower that you not destroy it by hammering it. At least I did it like that.
Sean comes up with some really neat stuff for the ham radio world. Thanks for showing this to us Mike!
Thanks for helping me with prototyping and development, Mike!
The pleasure is all mine. Thanks for being creative and coming up with a cool solution for full mast penetration!
Dude are you into Ham Radio ? :)
Thanks Sean and Mike. I have been following this and will continue to.
Don’t take it in your carry-on bag.
I had followed a RUclips video of yours, Mike, about guying down a mast. I did it with my Spiderbeam, and I have to say that it works INCREDIBLY well.
Thanks so much! Hope to hear you on the airwaves one of these days. 73 ❤
- KF0QNM
In the past I've done something similar to the hose-clamp method you've previously demonstrated.
Didn't want to do that to my carbon fiber mast.
Found that you really don't need a ring or loops. Just have an adjustable knot on your guy ropes. Tighten them all down just above the first joint and secure them.
Thinking poly/fiberglass step-in fence posts might be an option as well. Gonna have to run by the farm store and check them out.
Maybe print up some circle bits to fit over the T profile of the post.
Yeah, they’re so not subliminal messaging going on here. I love it
This looks like it'll be a nice option to have.
That's some great penetration! I'm still debating which mast to get for POTA/SOTA. The tankara rod is small, but less than ideal.
I would make that cap that holds the spike inside the tube do double duty as a driving cap. Make sure the spike has a shoulder below the threads and the cap should screw down and contact that shoulder. Then, you can hammer the cap, unscrew it when finished, and screw on the tube. This might mean the cap needs to be made from aluminum, too, but it is worth the extra $$$ to make it top quality.
I would also suggest a longer version that includes a way to store a couple guy lines and/or ground radials, maybe by just having a way to secure one end to the tube and wrapping them on the outside. This longer version could have a longer spike for really soft ground and with the guys can work when there is a bit of wind, like at the beach or in an actual emergency.
I also suggest a steel spike option. Around here, it may take you several hours to find enough dirt to sink a 6 inch spike without hitting rocks. I have destroyed many aluminum tent spikes that found the rocks below the surface. I switched to using long steel landscaping nails and problem solved, except pulling them out can be a challenge sometimes. If weight is not a big factor, like a POTA activation less than 30 ft from your car, steel parts would bring more joy.
It might be good if he offered a wooden spike option for areas that have a large vampire population as opposed to the zombies. I like the idea. Thanks for the video! 73
Good idea. Maybe make it water tight too so we can store some holy water inside! I think we might be on to something here...
Bayonet Mount. With an adapter for dual use on the end of an evil black rifle.
Ooh I like that!
@hamradiotube or K98K...choose your favorite wireless hole punch.
LOL wonder how many people will get your Ron Jeremy reference ….
Haha
Hey dude. How much interaction do you get with the carbon mast? I’m interested in grabbing the 33ft when it’s available and was primarily interested in doing a vertical like you showed at the end.
Little to none. I’ve found if the wire is actually touching the mast the swr will go up some but if it’s even a couple inches away it doesn’t matter.
@ Really appreciate the response! Thank you!
very cool. I build something similar from Aluminium and steel. maybe better to start the thread a bit lower that you not destroy it by hammering it. At least I did it like that.
Nice review. How much are they? When are they available? And who is this Ron Jeremy bloke ? 🤣😂 73 and good DX, with maximum penetration.
Did you get inspiration for your puns from my review of the Lil’Dude?
I have not seen your review, no.
Ever try a rubber mallet? I find them much gentler on spikes
I said I bought one
@ that’s what I get for commenting before the end of the video!
@@jerryKB2GCG Hahaha!
That's what she said