Quick and Easy Tower Ideas - Have One? Share It

[HomerBB]

Extension ladders make decent antenna masts. They can be rigged to tip over when mounting the antenna, then stood up straight and extended to full length. A section of pipe attached to it can add extra length to your mast. With guys already attached it is a quick simple way of getting higher.

The mast pipe can be mounted to the ladder in such a way as to be extended for more height, also.
The ladder is mounted to the 4x4 post so the bottom can be released for tipping it over.

Pipe mast at lowest level, ladder tipped over, mount antenna to mast pipe. Tip ladder up and secure the bottom clamp. Extend the pie to max height. Extend the ladder to max height. Secure the bottom ends of guys that are already attached to upper mast pipe (not shown in drawing).

Based of the length and the strength of the mast pipe and the ladder, great heights can be achieved.

 

[Sonwatcher]

Thanks Homer ! That is a great idea and useful in my new place. Gives me some ideas !

 

[HomerBB]

 

[unit_399]

Extension ladders make decent antenna masts..

Homer BB -

When I lived in Southern Cal back in the '80s, Our HOA prohibited any antennas. In our backyard, I used a 24 ft extension ladder and a 16 foot pole to put up my A99 at night when it couldn't be seen. Didn't bother with guys 'cause I didn't keep it up overnight. When I was done, I lowered it back down, and the HOA nazis never knew the difference.

- 399

 

[HomerBB]

There you go. I read of a guy using a 40' antenna that way. I'm glad to hear of another person legitimizing this method. It seems sound to me.