I love this type of content. For me, the best investment has been the AlexLoop…. no wires in trees, no stakes in the ground, compact, 5 minute setup, 5 minute tear down.
I did some looking and found that these are 4 ft Army Surplus Tent Pole. So google that if. you are looking for them. There are a variety of options, including a pallet for $500.
I saw online that they were available in Charlottetown at Princess Auto. Since it would be a while before I could get there to pick them up I ordered online for delivery. I was surprised when I got the delivery notice that they were being shipped from Ontario. Sure enough they arrived in a couple of days and the shipping cost was less than if I drove the 45 minutes to get them. Anyway, I look forward to get POTA active soon from VY2'land. 73, Dan
I saw these back way before I wanted to get into portable operation. I bought the flagpole from Amazon, but I picked the wrong size tire base - or so I thought! My oversized base actually fits like yours. My flagpole looks flimsy, so I may get some of those thicker poles.
@outnaboot , my use would be to hold up two or three of my hamstick dipoles so I can simply switch between them instead of stopping, take the dipole down, replacing the dipole elements, then raising the antenna again.
I see princessauto.com ships to the US as well. Good idea on the shims, but I'm not sure I am there long enough to worry about it. I am in and out 3 to 6 hours most of the time
I had six of those poles in service for almost three years before one failed. they were secured to the eve of the house at 12 feet, without any guy lines for the sections above the eve. I used them to support a G5RV Jr. I live on Long Island (suburbs of New York City) so we do get weather
@@outnaboot the bottom of the fourth pole (the first pole above the anchor to the house) cracked vertically, the top tree section came down. That was after almost three years in the elements.
Kudos on the Daytona shirt and the NASCAR window sticker. Made the truck race at Texas just 2 weeks ago wish I could have stayed for the whole weekend. Thanks for the videos keep it up. K5WCF
I love this type of content. For me, the best investment has been the AlexLoop…. no wires in trees, no stakes in the ground, compact, 5 minute setup, 5 minute tear down.
I'll have to check it out and do a review if I get one
I did some looking and found that these are 4 ft Army Surplus Tent Pole. So google that if. you are looking for them. There are a variety of options, including a pallet for $500.
Great information....
You just reduced my cost to operate, same experience with the MFJ. The SU-17 is similar wear component. Spend $80 bucks a year on.
Happy to be of service :-)
I saw online that they were available in Charlottetown at Princess Auto. Since it would be a while before I could get there to pick them up I ordered online for delivery. I was surprised when I got the delivery notice that they were being shipped from Ontario. Sure enough they arrived in a couple of days and the shipping cost was less than if I drove the 45 minutes to get them. Anyway, I look forward to get POTA active soon from VY2'land. 73, Dan
We'll watch the spot page...rarely hear you guys from the Island.
Loved it. Good content…simple straightforward presentation….and no bs 👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
I have a lot of those fiberglass tent poles and use them for many things all the time.
They are a great piece of kit to have
Now this was a good video - seriously. Good content.
Thanks for your approval :-)
I saw these back way before I wanted to get into portable operation. I bought the flagpole from Amazon, but I picked the wrong size tire base - or so I thought! My oversized base actually fits like yours. My flagpole looks flimsy, so I may get some of those thicker poles.
Good luck.. I love mine...the only I had is when I tried to lift too much weight with the BB7V
@outnaboot , my use would be to hold up two or three of my hamstick dipoles so I can simply switch between them instead of stopping, take the dipole down, replacing the dipole elements, then raising the antenna again.
Let me know how that works..I am thinking about getting hamstick dipoles or a Buddihex or making my own beam like VA7BIX
Nice to know! Will pick some up in Saint John this summer. Maybe wooden shims for your trailer hitch to shim it level and tight?
I see princessauto.com ships to the US as well. Good idea on the shims, but I'm not sure I am there long enough to worry about it. I am in and out 3 to 6 hours most of the time
I had six of those poles in service for almost three years before one failed. they were secured to the eve of the house at 12 feet, without any guy lines for the sections above the eve. I used them to support a G5RV Jr. I live on Long Island (suburbs of New York City) so we do get weather
Great..how did it fail?
@@outnaboot the bottom of the fourth pole (the first pole above the anchor to the house) cracked vertically, the top tree section came down. That was after almost three years in the elements.
Thanks...I'll need to keep an eye on them and do some sort of regular maintenance
Good good, ordered some from Princess and got it delivered for next to nothing. Where did you get the guy ring? Best!
I think I got them DX Engineering or myantennas.com
Thanks!
Thank you
Can I get your callsign and I will put this donation to VE9POTA
I have a set of 6 and another 6 made of aluminum. I get them at hamfests.
Thanks for sharing this great information
Yeah, those famous 'Surplus' tent poles. I must have about two dozen of them. I stocked-up on them when they were $3 or $4 each.
I saw that in February when I was down south....
Nice thank you
Thanks for your short comment. It is appreciated.
@@outnaboot Thanks again
Kudos on the Daytona shirt and the NASCAR window sticker. Made the truck race at Texas just 2 weeks ago wish I could have stayed for the whole weekend. Thanks for the videos keep it up. K5WCF
We made it to the 500 this year, also have Crayon 301 and Cookout 500 on our list for this year.
@@outnaboot Nothing else like it.
I love them! I have 2 sets!
Awesome...I am getting more soon
@@outnaboot they are good poles!
@@KG6NLWMotoRadio Yes they are...and cheap!!!
Those are camouflage netting poles.
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