[450] new antenna project

[Bob]

I may try that, but even the 1.25" sagged under heavy snow, so I'll probably opt for a piece in the trusted size from "Online Metals" if I don't find a spare piece from someone 'round here.
I'll have to make a Lowe's/Depot visit anyway though, as I need to see how small in diameter they go with the 3' (or is it 4'?) stainless threaded rods.  I'm thinking even the smallest will do, as they will just be hanging vertically.
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  From: David McKenzie 
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  Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 10:10 AM
  Subject: Re: [450] new antenna project


  Lowes has 1" square stock in 8' sections


  On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM, Bob <n1ujs at toast.net> wrote:

    Anyone got a spare piece of 1.25" square stock about 6' long?

    Going to whip up a 2 element 10/11 meter horizontal beam that will fit in the spot under the 6 meter horizontal....I figure I can do it with roughly 12' elements using 3' threaded rods hanging from all ends to make up the length.  Since the bulk of the radiation is from the center of the dipoles, the short vertical sections shouldn't reduce efficiency too much....and this willl allow me to rotate the thing within my radius limits. 

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