Non conductive masts. What do you use?

[binrat]

I don't really keep track but I think the highest hike up is around 8500 feet in Canada so far, around 8200 in Az.
I've been experimenting with 2 element yagi's that are about 6' off of the ground on mountain tops. Seems that the rock has little effect on the antenna. Add soil and things go south real quick.
2 meter contacts from HT to a mobile is regularly 85 km. Furthest is 265 km, HT with EDZ on a mast to a mobile.

 

[Rob_MA]

Depending upon the application, wind loading, and length schedule 80 PVC pipe works well. The grey version holds up to UV better.

 

[Shockwave]

PVC sleeved over the top of the mast at the antenna boom clamp works well too without compromising strength. Just pick a PVC diameter close to the metal pipe and slice it down the side so the clamps compress it around the mast tightly.

 

[Beetle]

I've been looking for a Douglas Fir Closet rod.

That closet rod will have come from a Douglas fir, and there's your answer. Plant a tree right where you want the mast. Water it and protect it from hard freezes. Your mast will arrive in due course. You're welcome.

 

[Mudfoot]

That closet rod will have come from a Douglas fir, and there's your answer. Plant a tree right where you want the mast. Water it and protect it from hard freezes. Your mast will arrive in due course. You're welcome.

LOL, I found an online source, but shipping is high.

 

[357magnum]