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    hard copper pipe for antenna mount

    I am assembling 2 " to 1-1/2" to 1" copper pipe to mount a stryker sa10 mirror mount antenna at 36' above ground . Will I need radials at that distance from the ground? coax is inside pipe

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    If your going to all the trouble of mounting a antenna on a 36' pole...why not get a base antenna to stick on it and do it right the first time?


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    portable 3 section mast 36'2" can be assembled and stood up on it's base by 2 people at campsite stryker is light and lying around . paid for. I was always told once you get 36' above ground , you don'tneed radials . guess I'll find out

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    it should work a little better than screwing a mag mount to it and sticking it on a vehicle or metal roof . not ideal for a permanent install but ...... . have you considered making a ringo to go on top ?

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    still no answer, do
    still no answer

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    Like said, you will have a mediocre setup at best with an antenna that is made for mobile operating rather than a dedicated base antenna. You may want to look into something like a home-brew moxon antenna or even a vertical or horizontal dipole antenna. Just some food for thought.

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    Of coarse you are right, I just have so many antennas lying around, thought I would try it. We have the a10 magnetic on three of our vehicles and have never had performance like they deliver. and i'm not a newbie. I have a mirror mount I don't need. Think i'll take a load of antennas to the fleamarket , And get a big stick for campsite. the one at home works fine

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigd View Post
    still no answer, do
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    . the copper mast will act as a ground element if connected to the shield/ground side of the antenna/coax .

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    It is connected, I think you missed my question. I was always told by [ know it alls] that after the base of your antenna, [even if it's a coat hanger] is over 35' off the ground [for 11 meter] , The 105" ground radial [or dipole leg] is no longer important for swr tuning.. But 2 ex wives also told me things that were not true, LOL. Has anyone ever experienced this 35' things. I am a great millwright and gunsmith, but a lousy radio tech. Thanks and have a great day, bigd

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigd View Post
    It is connected, I think you missed my question. I was always told by [ know it alls] that after the base of your antenna, [even if it's a coat hanger] is over 35' off the ground [for 11 meter] , The 105" ground radial [or dipole leg] is no longer important for swr tuning.. But 2 ex wives also told me things that were not true, LOL. Has anyone ever experienced this 35' things. I am a great millwright and gunsmith, but a lousy radio tech. Thanks and have a great day, bigd
    People run A99's all day long just 10-20' off the ground with no radials...


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