Pretty slick. It really needs more guy points at that height though. Minimum of four to be strong enough for any sort of wind gust.
@MadGoatАй 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.
@MadGoatАй бұрын
It looks like an oil drill, but in reverse.
@djc7039Ай 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
@OfficialTEGАй бұрын
My name is Daniel McHan. GMRS call sign is WSCE729. I am the COO of Hightower Fabrication. I wanted to let everyone know that we are looking to manufacture this apparatus and sell it those that are interested. I’d like to know what you guys are looking to get out of this product. What are your needs, concerns and any questions let me know by responding to this comment, thank you.
@TOTALLYRELAXEDАй 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~
@OfficialTEGАй 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?
@adolfohernandez43072 ай бұрын
Nice system Man! And safe too!
@OfficialTEGАй 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?
@ipodbuff3 ай бұрын
Very cool 😎 is it possible to put this on top of roof of a row house??
@OfficialTEGАй бұрын
For sure! Let’s say you purchased one right? What would it be worth to you to be able to do that?
@paulbarrett92983 ай бұрын
Well done. Very impressive design!
@Hairball7863 ай бұрын
Dang, I can't watch this. I'm not a HAM.
@OfficialTEGАй бұрын
Haha, at least a gmrs right?
@DavidLopez-bz4rj4 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
@OfficialTEGАй бұрын
Are you gonna climb that tree or you gonna let this mast do all that work for you?
@DavidLopez-bz4rjАй 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.
@michaelmcghie4 ай бұрын
That was a great idea. You should put a patent on that contraption. I love it.
@OfficialTEGАй бұрын
Already have, looking to distribute this product
@RayBecker5 ай бұрын
Oh, this is good! Going to have to buy this
@OfficialTEGАй бұрын
I see, what would you be willing to pay for a product that allows you to reach such a tall height so easily?
@n1zw5 ай бұрын
What a great system for raising an antenna to a height you want. Amazing setup! de n1zw Rob
@BBaldwin5 ай бұрын
How to raise a tower high, by Hightower! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Great video!
@OfficialTEGАй бұрын
That’s why we’re going to preface the product name with “Hightower” I mean, it only makes sense
@xMarHazKx6 ай бұрын
smartest approachs.. 73 de 9m8haz
@davidbinkowski48256 ай бұрын
Kinda like an oil drilling rig, but goes up instrad of down. Love it.
@WH6FQE6 ай бұрын
Outstanding. I wish you werre in Hawaii, I would like to rent one of those, or purchase one myself.
@OfficialTEGАй 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 ?
@GhostinAI6 ай бұрын
Fire
@kg4hlz6 ай бұрын
Simple and elegant solution to a real world problem. The definition of good engineering. Great job!!!!!
@TOTALLYRELAXEDАй 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!
@user-cb9hz2db7s6 ай бұрын
Brilliant. Wish there was one in AU VK7KW
@OfficialTEGАй бұрын
There always can be! What would you be willing to pay for a brilliant product such as this?
@greenlamacrypto47666 ай бұрын
Oh man I need this!! Absolutely awesome! I’m almost 66 and broke my back 6 years ago so I can do very little antenna work. This would put me back on the air. de KA4BYP.
@OfficialTEGАй бұрын
What do you think the ability to do this and achieve a clear line of sight would be worth to you?
@billmoore7708 ай бұрын
This is great. If you can make this work the other direction, you can come to Texas and start pumping oil.
@user-ss6zt2mo1l8 ай бұрын
Awesome design !!❤
@tutopi34238 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing with us
@royw738 ай бұрын
Clarck t70 series does the samen .. its not a new concept
@edwardutter69758 ай бұрын
No middle guys needed ? isnt there any hula hoop movement in the middle of the mast in some wind ?
@MudDuckGames8 ай бұрын
I sent you an email.
@randydinglehopper628 ай бұрын
Helpful content and good editing. Nice. Thanks!!
@TurtleWaxed9 ай бұрын
What are the specs for windload? Got any charts?
@cjespers9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Good stuff!
@celtjim9949 ай бұрын
It reminds me of watching drilling roughnecks handle drill pipe, but going up instead. Great concept.
@trooper22219 ай бұрын
Wow! I love that I could use that. KC5UUS
@adriancressy83639 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.
@wsmith62709 ай бұрын
Hi Chad your tower design is indeed an ingenious one, I have an interest in using it to support a 2 element HF quad. Please list your email address and telephone # for enquries...
@SNAFU_739 ай бұрын
You definitely got my attention with this design! 73 and happy dxing de KC5TER
@XPFTP10 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.
@mikeramsey974711 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.
@gotman4409 Жыл бұрын
I wonder how wind resistant this is .
@gotman4409 Жыл бұрын
This is genius to the highest degree. Do you have the plans on line anywhere?
@k8byp Жыл бұрын
my dipoles at 17 and 30 feet will pavement stomp anything you can put on that mickey mouse tower
@lenny0272 Жыл бұрын
where can i buy that setup? Very nice
@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.
@josephwhite9218 Жыл бұрын
why don't you answer your e-mails?
@esincl52 Жыл бұрын
I have heard you on the Spartanburg repeater or the Camp croft repeater. I probably have spoken to you before also
@narquattslagg9708 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely GENIUS! My hat's off to you my good man!
@fubarsnafu4994 Жыл бұрын
GENIUS ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Have no doubt I'll be seeing your product on the market soon. Great stuff ! 73