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Hi,

It seems that my location boasts 60 to 110 mph winds on a regular
basis. I had put up a 1/4 wavelength 20m vertical with 1/8 wavelength
radials elevated at 7 feet, with rope guys... and the wind blew it
apart like so much tin foil!

Does anyone know of a decent commercial design for less than $1000 for
a free standing 30 to 40 foot support that can take this darn wind???

Thanks,

The Eternal Squire


I use a fishing rod with a wire centre conductor for 40 metres band
(33`without guys), with a 5` mounting pole buried in the ground ....you
ought to see that mother bend ...... hasn`t fallen or blown down yet!!!

;-)

Lee.......G6ZSG.....