i would go with 3 8' pieces of aluminum tubing telescoped. probably
5/8", 1/2", and 3/8". for temporary fixed operation that would be
plenty strong enough and would easily pack in a small tube. joints
are easy to make with a hacksaw and hose clamps and can easily be
tuned by loosening a clamp and sliding the joint a bit.


Dave,

That's probably the sane way to do it. I really wanted a Shakespeare
marine antenn clone, but the costs, or the labor involved is definitely
more than just doing the aluminum tubing thing.

Thanks.

Ed