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Old June 2nd 09, 11:36 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Jim Lux Jim Lux is offline
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Default Looking for a source for a support stake

R.Scott wrote:
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/catalo...through_75.pdf

It's on page 61.

It's a 2' square piece of stainless with spikes at each corner to stick
in the ground and some sort of mounting arrangement in the center for
masts. Unfortunately, they want $110 for it.


That would be perfect ... BUT MAN $110 ... bit steep.


Surveyor's tripod... Much more rugged, adjustable. A CST brand one might
set you back $130 at Home Depot, but that's not the cheapest source.

Crain brand aluminum tripods show up online at $60-70 on sale.
(e.g.
http://www.engineersupply.com/crain-...ead-22210.aspx
from googling.. I've never used this vendor..)


You want something cheaper... what about a standard steel fence post
(T-stake).. hammer it in, hook the antenna up, and you're done. Use a
car jack to pull it out when you're ready to go.


Or, one of those bases for a patio umbrella. Either the cast iron or
concrete ones, or the ones you fill with water or sand.

Or, some antiskid base (a little spike, like a tent stake) and some
nylon rope guys to tent stakes, or weights.