HOW TO EASILY RAISE AN ANTENNA TO 50+FT

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Жыл бұрын

TIMESTAMPS:
Part One: Layout / Raising The Antenna - 1:50
Part Two: Guying System - 6:13
Part Three: Tripod Separation - 9:26
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@kg4hlz 5 ай бұрын

Simple and elegant solution to a real world problem. The definition of good engineering. Great job!!!!!

@TOTALLYRELAXED 20 күн бұрын

Hey there Daniel! Although I was very impressed with your antenna setup I wouldn’t be able to buy one. I was barely fortunate enough to be allowed to put up a 21’ pole and GMRS antenna on our property where I reside. Also, after retiring in 2015 from 38 years of cross country trucking I’ll be going back on the road soon to see all the things I didn’t get to see while trucking…so, that’s another reason [even if I ‘was’ allowed to put up such an elaborate system like yours]. I’ll be traveling more than I’ll be at home. Have a great day and stay safe! Best regards!

@KO4HYC Жыл бұрын

This antenna system is so easy to set-up that I was raising each section using the manual winch by myself. At 60+ and a female thats saying alot. Also, I want our amateur radio club to help install antennas for our club members with the separating version. What an innovative idea. Ann KO4HYC

@TOTALLYRELAXED 21 күн бұрын

I’m not an amateur radio operator but I am deeply involved with GMRS though (WRXY695). I’ve watched a lot of ‘antenna raising’ videos over the years but have NEVER seen one as ingenious as yours is! Absolutely fantastic! Great video! 73s! ~Jim in Houston,Texas~

@OfficialTEG 20 күн бұрын

Hello Jim, this is Daniel WSCE729. I’m interested to see what your needs, concerns and questions are regarding this product are. Also, let’s say you were to buy one for yourself or for your radio club, what would you be willing to pay for the ability to get this kind of height out of an antenna this easily?

@nw7us Жыл бұрын

Cool. Reminds me of some of the antenna mast raising kits we used in the US Army Signal Corps for very tall supports for our many different wire antenna deployments we used out in the tactical work... or for our microwave dish raising on tall mast kits. Very good job! I really like how you tension up the guys. Very smart. 73 de NW7US

@mikeramsey9747 10 ай бұрын

You are definitely the "MAD SCIENTIST KING" of antenna mast raising. That is a neat unique system that looks to be a very safe system to raising an antenna to a nice workable height.

@narquattslagg9708 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely GENIUS! My hat's off to you my good man!

@gotman4409 Жыл бұрын

The way you attach more poles is perfect for me. I love fabrication. I've had to make some stuff I didn't have to build antennas and I've even thought about melting plastic to make blocks for mounting elements on a beam. I made some from wood and painted them, but of course they didn't last too long. Antenna worked great. LOL

@turinskiboy Жыл бұрын

With that system, the sky's the limit, if you've got the poles. Thanks for sharing

@paulbarrett9298 2 ай бұрын

Well done. Very impressive design!

@celtjim994 8 ай бұрын

It reminds me of watching drilling roughnecks handle drill pipe, but going up instead. Great concept.

@richlevenson6605 Жыл бұрын

Talk about having your act together, you guys are truly amazing. I live in an HOA community but do have an approved vertical. I could watch you all day - this is more than impressive! Best 73 and keep these videos coming - W2FKN

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@stevewuelfing6326 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work Chad. Very impressive.

@51504lyf Жыл бұрын

I was in the army and we used a similar set up for a 30M mast.....nice work buddy!

@davidbinkowski4825 4 ай бұрын

Kinda like an oil drilling rig, but goes up instrad of down. Love it.

@fubarsnafu4994 Жыл бұрын

GENIUS ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Have no doubt I'll be seeing your product on the market soon. Great stuff ! 73

@RandyMoe Жыл бұрын

Got it. Great idea, execution and video. Thank you!😊

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cjespers 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Good stuff!

@andrewgeorgelang Жыл бұрын

Great idea guys. Thanks for sharing

@kk4jbq313 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the "heads-up" Chad. This salutation to every Ham's height challenge is like nothing I've seen ! A rugged, well conceived antenna support system that gets the RF workhorse "61 feet in the air". Great job. Excellent design and machining throughout ! Larry KK4JBQ 73 😊

@williampeacock9473 Жыл бұрын

What does it cost for one of them? That looks pretty interesting. 73 AE4OY William Peacock EM-81UF Blackshear, GA

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Larry!

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

⁠@@williampeacock9473Hey! Prices are dependent on the tripod and accessories you purchase! email us at hightowerfabrication@gmail.com

@vleis2543 Жыл бұрын

Great idea. Thank you.

@randydinglehopper62 7 ай бұрын

Helpful content and good editing. Nice. Thanks!!

@apburner Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. Great idea.

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@applepie2775 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@rodneywhitfield5754 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Chad! Glad to have you in the community. I’m KC5DZH in Dallas Tx.

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! KO4NUE in Campobello SC

@rlewis1946 Жыл бұрын

I’ll second that, Rodney! I’m not a HAM, but my Father, Silent Key WB9KZH, Merrill Lewis, was very active in Winnebago County, Wisconsin years ago, as an Emergency Coordinator. Dad would have loved this and your good work, Chad and family! I wish you and Hightower Fabrication every success in Raising Amateur Radio Signals to a Higher Level !! Roy Lewis Buffalo, NY 🇺🇸

@nc4tn Жыл бұрын

Very nice setup!

@user-ss6zt2mo1l 7 ай бұрын

Awesome design !!❤

@gizmothewytchdoktor Жыл бұрын

that's slick brother. helluva setup!

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ko4mz Жыл бұрын

Looking good!

@KenTenTen Жыл бұрын

Well done! Great concept for a club to own. KB3JA Fascinating that his name is Hightower. 73

@tutopi3423 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us

@RayBecker 4 ай бұрын

Oh, this is good! Going to have to buy this

@OfficialTEG 20 күн бұрын

I see, what would you be willing to pay for a product that allows you to reach such a tall height so easily?

@russbush7405 Жыл бұрын

Nice. Looks very similar to the BlueSky Mast System I use.

@stoikiymuzhik_high-schoole1057 Жыл бұрын

Nice Video ! Thanks for sharing

@gotman4409 10 ай бұрын

This is genius to the highest degree. Do you have the plans on line anywhere?

@gotman4409 Жыл бұрын

It don't matter what time of day I try to raise and antenna , the sun is always in my eye too.

@BBaldwin 4 ай бұрын

How to raise a tower high, by Hightower! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Great video!

@OfficialTEG 20 күн бұрын

That’s why we’re going to preface the product name with “Hightower” I mean, it only makes sense

@TheRdeanpeek Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@andrewfisher1051 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!!

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@XPFTP 9 ай бұрын

same idea as the army temp towers with the what 7ft cage for the what he is use as the tripod. nice i like it.

@K4SRF Жыл бұрын

Great idea.

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@justin9605 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@vetinger Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@RadioHamGuy Жыл бұрын

Nice job, I just subscribed to your channel.

@waydwnbama-way3089 Жыл бұрын

Tha'ts just cool as Heck, thumbs up

@KarlWitsman Жыл бұрын

Genius system!

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@panchopistola8298 Жыл бұрын

Cool I can use this for my overpowered CB radio .

@GhostinAI 5 ай бұрын

Fire

@billmoore770 6 ай бұрын

This is great. If you can make this work the other direction, you can come to Texas and start pumping oil.

@franciscolopez3229 Жыл бұрын

You should get a pattent for it sir. Nice piece of work by the way.

@UDX-21 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget about us lo life CBers LOL Good Job

@ehayes5217 Жыл бұрын

Great info & thanks for posting!😃🇺🇸

@michaelmcghie 3 ай бұрын

That was a great idea. You should put a patent on that contraption. I love it.

@OfficialTEG 20 күн бұрын

Already have, looking to distribute this product

@SKYGUY1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Chad... I would say 73 feet is a pretty "Hightower". That ought to get your RF over those Carolina Loblolly Pines.

@adriancressy8363 8 ай бұрын

There USED to be government surplus mast systems that needed 3 people to raise a mast 50 feet in the air. Guying along the way. It was a step-by-step procedure. I think the nomenclature was AB577 GRC...Ontario Surplus. I do not think they are offering this system anymore. But this video will help the ham op to get something up and running. 25 feet don't cut it.

@thebluefish177 Жыл бұрын

This system is a civilian version of the AL2 or AL3 Lift from blue sky mast.

@esincl52 Жыл бұрын

I have heard you on the Spartanburg repeater or the Camp croft repeater. I probably have spoken to you before also

@johnkemas7344 Жыл бұрын

Great idea, a reverse drilling rig- upside down. Certainly too heavy for POTA or SOTA though, and I never met a fellow ham that would rent anything ham related! Did you happen to meet the only one in the world?? How well does it do in a wind storm??

@SKYGUY1 Жыл бұрын

That same thought... inverted drilling operation... hit me immediately. Great minds think alike! K4KID

@evanjones2539 Жыл бұрын

Very much like the old Clark 73...

@chasson321 Жыл бұрын

I see multiple applications other than HAM radio. Easy to operate. 11:17

@marlomontanaro3233 Жыл бұрын

Are you selling these? I could see one in my future if you did. My club would probably buy a couple of them also as we have two masts we use on Field Day that are "assemble and tilt/raise" style. We do have a 3rd that is very similar to this, military surplus, that cranks up all the sections at the same time (they are attached with straps internally inside a larger tube). However, it is a monster and only goes up 30 feet or so.

@tlcgolden Жыл бұрын

Will it hold my three element TA 33 at 60 feet? . I like the ease of use. Renting it out for use among the ham community is a winner for all sure beats mass production . 73's WC4FM

@djc7039 15 күн бұрын

So why not zip tie the coax to the mast as you go up? Do you just leave it hanging 60'? Thanks for the video

@geon1naz Жыл бұрын

What do you call the guy rope clamp/release items that you used?

@williammartin9332 Жыл бұрын

Looks good from my house....73's ...

@ehayes5217 Жыл бұрын

You should package the design (with detailed instructions) & market it online; I'd be a customer!😃🇺🇸

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Email us at hightowerfabrication@gmail.com and we can set you up!

@randyhill5282 Жыл бұрын

That is slicker than, you know what ! I love it.

@WH6FQE 5 ай бұрын

Outstanding. I wish you werre in Hawaii, I would like to rent one of those, or purchase one myself.

@OfficialTEG 20 күн бұрын

We are looking to start distributing these no matter where you are. What do you think this product is worth to your and/or your club ?

@lenny0272 Жыл бұрын

where can i buy that setup? Very nice

@jameslashley3970 Жыл бұрын

👍

@dalestearns802 Жыл бұрын

I live in Blanket Texas.

@sportagecamping Жыл бұрын

Someday Your antenna can touch the moon.

@Dbigpinoy Жыл бұрын

I think we talked to each other before on the BRARS machine before

@TurtleWaxed 7 ай бұрын

What are the specs for windload? Got any charts?

@edwardutter6975 7 ай бұрын

No middle guys needed ? isnt there any hula hoop movement in the middle of the mast in some wind ?

@ipodbuff 2 ай бұрын

Very cool 😎 is it possible to put this on top of roof of a row house??

@OfficialTEG 20 күн бұрын

For sure! Let’s say you purchased one right? What would it be worth to you to be able to do that?

@juanfgonzalez2039 Жыл бұрын

How much is a 40 foot one

@Zach-K7FC Жыл бұрын

Hello 160m inverted V.

@eremoshomestead7406 Жыл бұрын

Hey Chad how does this work in windy conditions? What is the highest wind rating you have experience with this?

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t give you an exact MPH Rating yet, but we had it set up for a solid 2 months in our lot (with no tripod just guys and masting) and it never fell or moved. so i’d say it’s pretty wind/weather resistant.

@mewrongway Жыл бұрын

What if neither your brain or body works? Got a cure for that? lol Awesome product! I want one!

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

I’m looking for a cure for that too! Thank you buddy!

@MadGoat 10 күн бұрын

Couldn't those locking straps be better replaced with either a screw in joint, or a single locking pin? Might take a second longer to align the holes(or make it so a pole can only be inserted one way so the holes line up), but less tools and hardware needed. 1, 2 inch pin with a lock is smaller than those straps.

@DavidLopez-bz4rj 2 ай бұрын

You cant do a video about a mast with all those tall trees in the background 😂 I would use them anytime. Nice job though

@OfficialTEG 20 күн бұрын

Are you gonna climb that tree or you gonna let this mast do all that work for you?

@DavidLopez-bz4rj 20 күн бұрын

@@OfficialTEG I made a BIG slingshot, no need to climb and really fun to shoot. Bad thing about trees is swaying in the wind. I use both, trees and masts.

@billloveless6869 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to market this? Mike KC3QFI

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Definitely! email us at hightowerfabrication@gmail.com or follow us to learn more!

@gotman4409 10 ай бұрын

I wonder how wind resistant this is .

@MadGoat 10 күн бұрын

It looks like an oil drill, but in reverse.

@joewoodchuck3824 Жыл бұрын

What it lacks in details is made for with an abundance of ambiguity.

@royw73 7 ай бұрын

Clarck t70 series does the samen .. its not a new concept

@PsRohrbaugh Жыл бұрын

Curious what the cost is

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

email us at hightowerfabrication@gmail.com!

@josephwhite9218 Жыл бұрын

why don't you answer your e-mails?

@MudDuckGames 7 ай бұрын

I sent you an email.

@Thefreakyfreek Жыл бұрын

Its like an oil rig but reversed

@Aimsport-video Жыл бұрын

Wait… your last name is Hightower? Seriously?

@HightowerFabrication Жыл бұрын

Yes! just realized the irony in that! haha

@zxeng6064 Жыл бұрын

I got confused with the easy part

@Hairball786 2 ай бұрын

Dang, I can't watch this. I'm not a HAM.

@OfficialTEG 20 күн бұрын

Haha, at least a gmrs right?

@k8byp Жыл бұрын

my dipoles at 17 and 30 feet will pavement stomp anything you can put on that mickey mouse tower

@oldolfmann8927 Жыл бұрын

This does not look easy, looks more like someone is going to lose a finger or two, or their life when the sections buckle and come down.

@user-cb9hz2db7s 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Wish there was one in AU VK7KW

@OfficialTEG 20 күн бұрын

There always can be! What would you be willing to pay for a brilliant product such as this?

@adolfohernandez4307 26 күн бұрын

Nice system Man! And safe too!

@OfficialTEG 20 күн бұрын

Thank you! Quick question, what do you think the ability to raise your antennas to such a height this easily would be worth to your pocket if you were ever to purchase one?