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Tower or Mast Recommendation? (mander.xyz)

submitted 4 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 3 weeks ago

I think for now I've settled on a roof tripod. Specifically, the TRT60 from ROHN. It'll get me an extra 10 feet off the roof without guys and still be upgradable for later.