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Tower or Mast Recommendation? (mander.xyz)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm trying to get my home node high enough for LOS to other parts of town. The house unfortunately has a full hip roof, so I can't attach anything without going through the shingles. My current setup is a pole attached to an 8' garden fence. That gets me to about 15' AGL.

Based on the homes around me I need at least 30' of height to clear their roofs. I've given up on trying to get above the trees because they're old Oaks 50'-100' high.

I keep seeing collapsing fiberglass poles online but they're advertised as a temporary setup. Anyone have recommendations for at least a semi-permanent pole or small tower?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Is there a reason you don't want to make a penetration through your roof? I make holes in roofs for solar installations and there are reliable ways of flashing whatever is running through the hole.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Honestly it's just reluctance on my part. It's a brand new roof and I was trying to avoid drilling in it. But if I can mount a tripod on the peak it'll get me an extra 15' of height on top of whatever pole I use.

I'd love a proper tower. I'm also trying to get back into HAM after a 30-year break but I just don't have the funds at through moment 😅