A PL259 connector is about 18mm in diameter. Common 5/8-inch is 15mm. Even a rarer 3/4-inch hose (19mm) would BARELY accept it, and with even the slightest crush from being buried, forget it. Don't use a garden hose, use a larger and stiffer pipe maybe 1-inch diameter. Or don't bother; just direct bury and rip it out when it's going in the garbage anyway.

Excellent idea! KB4MIT

Wouldn't plastic conduit be cheaper than hose? Also, there's a diameter consideration. At least there's a choice of sizes with conduit.

@@JxH I think that the idea of the hose or conduit was to make any replacement of the coax easy if that becomes necessary, just use the old coax to pull the new line through, - no need to dig up the lawn to re bury the new run of coax.

@@Ropetangler Why not use a conduit that is correctly sized, as opposed to a "garden hose" ? Rest assured that I understand the basic point of a buried conduit. My gawd, is there anyone that doesn't ?

Hahaha, Florida Style!

Good tip! Thank you!

@@testchannel-mr1pt thanks, its still holding up in the tree canopy.

That’s a great testimony for the design and materials. Am looking to install my 2 meter - 70 cm antenna in the same fashion.

Great ideas! Thank you.

Plant some kudzu? I've considered welding together a 20 ft tower out of rebar so that it would look like a scaled down version of one of the old style oil drilling rigs / derricks... Then plant some aggressive growing vines by the legs and let it take over it... Of course, the BEST solution is not to move into an area with HOA Nazis in the first place...

Mine is still up and survived 2 hurricanes. Also, I never did grounded my mast. All I have on it is a 2m/440 J-Pole.

Thank you

That's good that you can attach it to the garage. Kinda prevents from guying.

Good idea.

Thank you for the kind words Uncle Guenter. 73 de N4VFR

Drill a 1/8" hole near the bottom as a drain hole?

@@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire Could also add a rubber ring around the top of the 4-foot pipe.

@@TheComingGlory -- What would a ring around the top of the pipe do? Unless you are talking about basically making a grommet... But you would need to cap the pipe that is going into the 4-ft section of pipe also... Even with that though, you probably should consider a drain hole...

Thank you Luis!

Thank you for watching!

Great ideas for future videos! Thank you!

Ok get it done

It's still up and survived several hurricanes.

It's still performing well. I swapped out my J-pole antenna and replaced it with a Tram ground plane vertical. Well, no lightning arrestor nor ground rode on this set up. If I added another section to past the tops of those trees, I would have to guy the mast. I'm happy with this height so far.

Really? It's been working fine so far. Next time I'm home, I'll put it on a SWR Meter to check it out.

I primarily use this Jpole for 2m APRS digipeater.

Yeah, maybe you can anchor the mast to your house eaves to add additional support.

@@DarrenN4VFR I was looking at 1" and 3/4 inch 10ft galvanized steel pipes to build this, but then saw your EMT piping build which would be cheaper and lighter. The DTV pole I'd be using is sitting about 2 ft from the structure so yes, tying into structure via guy wires will have to happen

J-Pole Mast is still standing inside those branches. Been through several hurricanes and been up for over 2 years.

Thank you for watching Les! 73's

Merry Christmas, I don't recommend a yagi on this mast. It may fall and damage your elements. It's your decision if you want to try it.

I don't really remember, probably maybe about 2-3 feet deep and maybe 4 feet above the ground. No weep holes for drainage. I think it's open at the bottom of the pipe. 73's

No, no grounding rod attached to the mast.

I did not ground my 2m/7cm J-pole antenna mast. It's working well and haven't been strucked by lightning yet. Lightning would probably hit the trees before a direct hit but I'm taking the risk. I do however have a lightning arrester in my window passthrough.

2 weeks ago I had 70mph winds which broke my DX Commander in 3 places while my 2meter J-pole is still standing in the trees using this EMT Conduit Mast.

@@DarrenN4VFR Perhaps the tree branches prevented the antenna from breaking. Here the tree limbs would destroy my tv antenna if it was within their reach. I hope to have my license soon.

Mine is set up as a fixed height. I would need to modify it if I were planning to make it adjustable. I also have an EZ Push up Mast. It's 33' adjustable.

Hello: Do the 10 foot mast sections you’re bolting together have pre-drilled holes? Thank you.

If you have those DTV pipes, measure the diameter and goto HD or Lowes and get a conduit pipe in a smaller size so it can slide inside the DTV pipe. I dont remember the exact size however, if I were to guess, I would get a size 1/4 smaller. Maybe 1 1/2" diameter. I can put 2 conduits together without using guy wires. Remember to get a smaller size diameter for the upper sections and use the bolts in a crisscross pattern to prevent twisting. I hope that clarifies it a little. Happy New Year!

Another option for the cross bolts would be to use "EYE BOLTS", because you can use them for the guy wires. Just a thought. N4GST 7 3@@DarrenN4VFR

You know what? I did not ground the mast. I should. I also put a lightning arrestor at the window pass through.

Hello Eduardo, I'm not using guys wires on this setup. So far it's holding up good to strong winds in Florida. Not yet tested in Hurricane Winds. 73's

No, it's pretty stout.

I bought my J-pole from a fellow Ham. www.jpole-antenna.com/

It will eventually rust but I don't know the duration.

@@DarrenN4VFR if it's more than a couple years then it will be worth it to make one of these. Thanks for the reply.

To tell you the truth, I don't remember. I just estimated the diameter of the tubes and took an educated guess on the length of the bolts and take considerations that you will have nuts attached.

@@DarrenN4VFR Thanks for the reply! I actually ended up building this mast for my J-pole at my new QTH and it has worked amazingly! XYL is also pleased that the poles can be painted and blend into the background. Thanks for the video!

@@thomasb4329 That's so awesome! I'm glad I was able to help a fellow ham save some money than buying a push up mast. 73's de Capt Darren N4VFR

None. It survived 40 mph winds from Hurricane Ian.

Are you referring to the Ferrite Beads? They're 11mm diamters. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CDU0D8I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I hit my local repeaters fine, yes it will attenuate the xmit and rcv signals.

Hahahaha. Let's see 'em twerk! lol