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Originally Posted by John Ferrell[_2_]
A friend gave me a forty foot Utility pole. Since I am not a climber I
have not determined how to make the best of this in my continual
antenna tinkering. I keep coming back to the hazer transit method. The
device would be complicated by the fact that the pole is about 12
inches in diameter at the bottom and 6 inches at the top. I expect to
bury 5 feet of it. I hope to construct the device so that there is
NEVER a need to climb the pole. The galvanized wire rope on my Crank
up mast that I purchased in the late 1970's is still looking fine.
Any experience or ideas are appreciated!
BTW, Any idea why this tram mechanism is called a "hazer?"
John Ferrell W8CCW
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John, it will probably be easier [rather than redesigning either the pole, or a hazer] You can find plans for planting two sections of a powerpole, spaced slightly on each side of your pole. Those to be used as the 'base' for your pole to be sandwiched between. You want the base poles to be reasonably tall, to allow your's to be pulled to the vertical. You'll need substantial solid diameter rod, for your pole to pivot on. Don't forget to include a 'over-travel'
stop, and a means to secure your pole in place once swung up into vertical. There are photos of such antenna supports in Ham Radio references circa the 1930's and later. Remember you MUST periodically treat wood with anti-termite chemical. Approach your local telephone and/or electric companies for a source of pole material, and perhaps they'll even be able to place your base & swing-up section [for a fee ?]. All told, it might be more economical to buy a used tower in GOOD condition.