Why glue? Want GRAVITY hold it on the tube?

I have the shorter version, I used a solid fiberglass rod in the smallest section for less flex. I epoxied it into the smallest section and there is about 2 feet sticking out of the top. It works good as the smallest section is rather flexible.

Where did you get the black lever locking system in the 1:28 mark of this video. What are they officially called and where did you get them from

Good video. Mines noisy and I cant figure it out. G5rv is perfect, then I have this same Buckmaster on a 40ft tower with a pvc pipe as the mast, coax not touching the tower, 2:1 swr on most of the 7 bands and just a bunch of static sounds. If i switch over to g5rv in a tree at 30ft it all goes away. Any ideas??

Not sure of the model? Its written on the panel in the middle.

Where did you get those rope pulls??

Good suggestions. Thanks.

Long winded with nothing new

Several videos on here about the window feed but you're the only one that said what the other piece of wood is for. I'd figured it out though.

Too much money in one time

Thank you for Sharing and for your very detailed and clear instructions

Did you drill a hole near the bottom so water can get out and not freeze and bust the pipe open?

Aluminum has roughly 60% of the conductivity of copper. So that thick slab of aluminum had more conductivity than that thin ribbon of copper. You could simply connect to that, then run a decent stranded copper wire like 12 awg outside to a ground rod hammered into the earth, boom, done. Absolutely no need for loops or multiple ground points. That would only pick up additional noise and RF and create a possible ground loop issue.

30 feet is pretty short.

I was just wondering what the mineral spirits are for? The instructions state to not use mineral spirits. Also something I noticed is that they say to clean the surface with a damp cloth, but what about the inside of each section? If the insides aren't clean then they will simply get more dust onto the surface.

Thank you for the videos, I really enjoy them and understand all the time and effort that goes into making them. I also have a KZfaq Channel and ask if you have a moment to please subscribe to it. I will be adding more videos soon, thanks again and 73 KC9CUK kzfaq.info

The best built dipole on the planet, nothing else comes close.

I would want to eliminate the top section and add a lower section.

Sasquatch of ham radio.

Thanks for this useful video. One thought I have relates to gluing the clamps on. I purchased a very similar system from DX Engineering with basically the same clamp. Here is my concern. As the plastic inevitably ages, there is a good possibility that the clamping wings can break in which case you might want to replace with new clamps as the fiberglass is likely to be fine. The problem in this scenario is the clamps are on the pole permanently and thus removal is impossible unless one simply cut the pole down. As I think about the reason for gluing seems like this may not be absolutely necessary in terms of pole stability. I guess much depends upon one's faith in the long term integrity of the plastic clamp as it gets UV etc. Just a thought....Again thanks for taking the time to make the video.

I have just purchased the shorter version of this mast, and found this video on the Max-Gain website. GREAT job, very helpful. What would be a help to me and others in my position would be to make your calculation sheet into a pdf and distribute it. Saves us all some time, and gives us some rough numbers to begin our site planning. Can you make this available?

Informative video but use a tripod next time. Felt like I was watching Blair Witch all over again!

The other option is to use stainless hope clamps. Much cheaper

Just pick this up . Have no idea how it works. So I will be asking questions. Have download the manual 73 KQ4CDPaul

I've been wanting to buy one of these. I use a 28' Chinese version off ebay right now but my doublet is too low.

How old is your house? The box cover on the wall you said was in block. If so and your house is less than 12 years old that might be your Ufer ground. This is a ground that runs in the foundation inside the concrete. This will run back to your house ground so if you tie a wire to the panel ground and outside to this box and there should be a ground connection there where it will read a direct connection to the panel. You are now required a ground rod, ufer ground, and if you have copper pips water line. Kent in Willow, AK. KL7WTF

good video . you have a philly accent ?

Where is the PPS data on your monitor coming from if the PPS output on the Tbolt isn't plugged in?

Thanks for your helpful videos! 73's

Its a lovely radio, But after using Mike's IC-7000 i was dissapointed for 3 reasons. It dosent have a channel selector, There is no roger beep, and there is no Echo feature. I think Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu are missing a trick not adopting these expensive quality features on a mid-range priced radio.

hi i have the ic 7000 to a great rig i use on vhf and uhf work hope it gives many years of fun has mine has to me 73s mike 2E1DNC

Have the IC-7000 with a TARHEEL II in my DODGE quad cab.AWESOME setup! SWEET!!!!!!!!!! {:>)

I also have the same set. love it.

Love your dogs. They are very beautiful dogs. Love the videos on this mast. Thanks

Thanks for the video. I just installed my tower and need to ground it. I watched several videos and I like that copper system you used.

I have this same exact set up, works great! Congratulations...

Success is built upon failures!

Fantastic job Den... Sturdy well built system!!...

Well made Den. Just one problem though, every thing in the shack should be grounded to a single point or your gonna end up with a ground loop problem. I made an earth bus at the start too and was getting an awful feedback problem. Connected all to a single point as instructed by an elmer and the problem went away. Beautifully made though 10 out of 10

A Nasa quality grounding system. "Houston.... We don't have a grounding problem!"

Nice job Den

The saga continues!

Good stuff !

Thank you, I will give it another look. Sometimes I miss things for I am legally blind but, I thought I had looked twice there. TNX, Steve

Where did you get the line pulls? I did not find them at buckmaster or at the Wireman. Tnx, WB4IZC Steve

JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You for showing

nice gear Den....looking forward to hearing you on the bands man...

Gettin' 'er done!

Thanks for the video Den. That is gonna be quite the grounding system but absolutely necessary. I am looking forward to the next video. Good luck with the project.