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How To Guy Your K8MRD Gigaparts Explorer 20' Carbon Fiber Mast
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Күн бұрынA Few Simple Modifications Will Help Keep Your Telescopic Mast Guyed While Also Securing Your Cap So You Never Lose It.
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@mattxoverbey 2 ай бұрын
Perfect. Just got a telescoping mast and haven’t gotten around to getting what I need to guy it. Your video came just in time.
@martinvanek5951 Күн бұрын
I just purchased my Explorer mast and found this to be very helpful information. Thanks and 73
@hamradiotube Күн бұрын
Great to hear!
@Philip-KA4KOE 2 ай бұрын
I use a single bongo tie wrapped around the bottom of the pole and a single small camping spike...plus plastic jubilee clips on top of a piece of cut rubber innertube slipped over the pole for the guys. I know this sounds odd but just variations.
@don_n5skt 2 ай бұрын
I would mention to be careful with the hose clamps and get good stainless steel clamps. I have had some of the cheap ones rust at the screw just from humidity getting on them. Looks good Mike.
@WJ6FRadio 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely superior!! I will be doing a cheap knock off of this on my Explorer 20' Carbon Fiber Mast!
@MikeN2MAK 2 ай бұрын
This works well. I’ve done the same with my other masts, but have CamJams instead of the S-Biners. When my Murder Mast arrives, I’ll try it with the S-Biners.
@BLACKHEAT1028 2 ай бұрын
The hose clamp and loops are a great idea. Thanks
@FIL357 2 ай бұрын
Made the cap retainer and guy for my SOTABEAM 7 metre mast. A simple and clever idea Mike. Thank you. Best regards, Phil, Suffolk, U.K. 👍🇬🇧
@scottw.8614 2 ай бұрын
Great video, Mike! Timely, too. I’m hoping to set up portable for the first time ever next week. You’ve given me plenty to think of. 👍🏻
@76macleod 2 ай бұрын
Great solution !!! I did this with my spiderbeam this weekend. Quick suggestion about the paracord- if you have some 550 floating around, it'll work just as well, just make your sections bigger to make tying them easier :D
@rowdyron4111 2 ай бұрын
Great setup Mike. Simple, effective solution. Cool shirt also!
@davidhart4789 2 ай бұрын
Totally agree with the T-Shirt Message.
@BikingHikingRadio 2 ай бұрын
I watched your video as well as two other similar ones. This was by far the one that makes the most sense. I have a Sotabeams 20 ft. mast and did the hose clamp version today and it works very well. Initially I didn't do the loops at the bottom, but added them just in case and it does make the mast more sturdy. I'll be more likely to take this on a backpacking adventure now that I did your mod. My biggest concern is outside of PA which states frown on using stakes in the ground (I never would in any national park in any state. 73 KN3A.
@SmokeSignalsRF 2 ай бұрын
Another genius idea and solution for fun/safety! 🎙️
@imahamjim 8 сағат бұрын
A better ? Is how many guys does it take to hold up Mike from the Texas heat😂😂
@N0RMJ 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Exactly what i was looking for.
@tracyrreed 2 ай бұрын
Which weighs less? The three extra stakes used to secure the bottom or the paracord to run out to the existing stakes? It still looks a little wobbly to me. A shame it can't be secured any higher up as you don't have much leverage securing down low. But that's the length of the base segment so not much you can do.
@KB5UTY-Dave 2 ай бұрын
perfect! I have had the bottom kick out more than I care to admit!
@snokones 2 ай бұрын
Attach the doublet to it!
@KeithS_WA6QXA 2 ай бұрын
Great video. You demo’s this setup with another mast, where I have copied your method. Works great. Want to get one of those masts when Gigaparts get them in stock.
@BradSnyder1 2 ай бұрын
Very nice Mike! 73
@scottpayne33 2 ай бұрын
Great info thanks guy......
@DL1EAR 2 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, What antennas are u using with the Mast? Thinking about the Carbon. Are vertical wires working with the Mast? 73 DL1EAR Andy
@brianbgarber 2 ай бұрын
Where'd ya get that fancy callsign tag on the Packtenna?
@TheTdub 2 ай бұрын
Hopefully Frank from Tank Radio is watching..... 🙂
@bradnicoll2282 2 ай бұрын
How about a pvc cap with a whole drilled in the middle and a spike for a middle anchor?
@GAParksandPropagation 2 ай бұрын
Wait until tomorrow
@Philip-KA4KOE 2 ай бұрын
Plastic cam jams wear out way too quick. Get metal ones.
@MadGoat 2 ай бұрын
0:37 how do you know?
@billgrant6175 2 ай бұрын
Slick!!
@slappomatthew 2 ай бұрын
I wish this was fiberglass I’d be all in. Why graphite?
@GigaPartsHuntsville 2 ай бұрын
It's carbon fiber.
@paulaubuchon2336 2 ай бұрын
Got mine coming. Any update on when the 10 mtr one will be available. Paul K1YOU
@GigaPartsHuntsville 2 ай бұрын
About 120 days.
@paulaubuchon2336 2 ай бұрын
Tnx K1YOU
@mr.miniaturesmodels8465 2 ай бұрын
I’m holding out for this one too.
@JonathanKayne 2 ай бұрын
Id probably design a 3D print that attaches a guyline but thats just me...
@travisdrake2940 2 ай бұрын
Kyle AA0Z's scissors are bigger.
@GAParksandPropagation 2 ай бұрын
Man I wish someone would make a way to put in ground without all the wires
@ChrisBeiting 2 ай бұрын
Someone has created an adapter that has a tent spike on it. It’s not out yet, but it’s coming.
@GAParksandPropagation 2 ай бұрын
@@ChrisBeiting yes it was kind of a troll comment because the spikes are going to be available from another pota operator
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