Hi, I'm new to the group and could not find a way to reply to this original
thread, so I started a new thread, same subject.
I can offer a lot of information on this topic, especially on the usage of
Spiderbeam telescoping fiberglass poles.
I show plans for building Topband Verticals and
10, 2021 6:38 PM
To: Rodman, David ; topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Portable transmit antenna suggestions?
I’m also interested to follow this discussion, as I’ll be activating two VK9
entities later this year. My experience is with Inverted-L antenna, on Norfolk
Island we used a
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From: Rodman, David
Sent: Wednesday, 10 March 2021 10:37 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Portable transmit antenna suggestions?
My group is planning a Caribbean trip next year for one of the CW contests. If
anyone has some ideas on design
I have been using Spiderpoles on DXpeditions and at C6AGU for many years.
Yes, they are not very strong, but with proper guying, I have seen them
stand up to 80 mph winds. For 160, when using top loading, don't use the two
top (thinnest) segments as wind loading on the wire can break the thin
I have the 26m pole top loaded for 160m, which also supports a 17m
vertical section for a 80m Inv-L. Strong winds here as well, but never
problems the last 6 years.
73, Harry, DH1NBE
Am 10.03.2021 um 18:29 schrieb Chortek, Robert L.:
I’ve got multiple (4)Spiderbeam fiberglass poles up to 60’
Oh, and I should have added it’s critical to mount the hose clamps correctly
and NOT to over-tighten them. They can place tremendous pressure on the
fiberglass and cause failure if not installed properly.
73,
Bob/AA6VB
Robert L. Chortek
> On Mar 10, 2021, at 9:29 AM, Chortek, Robert L.
>
I’ve got multiple (4)Spiderbeam fiberglass poles up to 60’ tall. With proper
guying, I’ve never had a failure. I also find the poles to be very well
balanced. I was able to erect a 60’ pole to make a top loaded 160 meter antenna
by myself. I think they are a great product. Proper buying is
We installed an 18 meter Spider Pole at ET3AA, which supports a wire
Inverted L for 80 and 160. It blows around pretty good at times.
While I don't discount Jim's experience, it's been up for 2 plus years
and is still going strong.
73
Ken K4ZW
On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 12:13 PM Jim Brown wrote:
On 3/10/2021 4:25 AM, S57AD wrote:
Spiderbeam sells 160m antenna kit (top loaded 60' vertical - telescopic
fiberglass pole, all the wires, etc,
Their fiberglass is not to be trusted structurally. I speak from experience.
73, Jim K9YC
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Spiderbeam sells 160m antenna kit (top loaded 60' vertical - telescopic
fiberglass pole, all the wires, etc, Radials should be user supplied).
Just a suggestion...
73, Mirko S57AD
V V sre., 10. mar. 2021 ob 12:37 je oseba Rodman, David
napisala:
> My group is planning a Caribbean trip next
My group is planning a Caribbean trip next year for one of the CW contests. If
anyone has some ideas on design or deployment of temporary antennas for DX
(160m or any low band actually), it would be helpful as we are in early
planning. If you have done this before, luggage is the preferred
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