Thread: Cheap vertcals
View Single Post
  #3   Report Post  
Old August 30th 06, 01:06 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Eskay Eskay is offline
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by RadioBanter: Aug 2006
Posts: 21
Default Cheap vertcals

On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:36:08 -0400, Dave wrote:

Jimmie D wrote:

I want to put up some inexpensive vertical antennas for 20 thru 80 meters.
They will be temporary not being there more than 3 years. Would EMT conduit
hold up this long



SURE!

But, EMT is a 'soft' aluminum and will require guying and/or other support. It
is soft so electricians can bend it around corners.


EMT conduit is NOT made from aluminum but galvanized coated steel. It comes
in different sizes but they are not a tight fit from one size to the other.
It would possibly last 3 years if you are not too close to salt water.