A dipole antenna is a center insulator, two wires going out in opposite directs and either a coax or ladder line feed line. Most people go with ladder line as it is cheaper, lighter and VERY low loss, but you have to keep it away metal at … Read On ›
Mobile operations have always been important. Either for field signal strength testing, mobile DXing, emergency communications operations, POTA, etc... All of these activities need a solid antenna mounting platform to achieve the best results. This post is all about the field ops performed by Jerry Clements VE6AB … Read On ›
Setting up an antenna can be easy, but living in an HOA restricted community can be rough. We have to have our Christmas decorations put away within 2 days after Christmas or we have to request an extension, we can't park any cars on the street for … Read On ›
Starlink requires a clear view of the sky in a wide arc to have an uninterrupted satellite signal. Many homes, campsites and workplaces don't have an easily accessible location to mount a Starlink dish with this wide arc of unobstructed sky. Scenarios like this are where a … Read On ›
Many people live in a HOA, densely populated area, or just don't have any room for guying. This will definitely limit how high you can reach and what (antenna, flag, etc.) you can elevate. This post will go into detail on how I was able to erect … Read On ›
Here it is. The long awaited step-by-step assembly guide for the "MK" series of masts. This also covers the installation for the quick clamps to any other material with the correct wall thickness. This includes topics like: how to assemble it, how to mark the tubes properly, … Read On ›
In part one of this residential Helium Mining Installation series we discussed antennas, mounting brackets used for the fiberglass push up mast, and which mast I used for this installation. In part two we will be going in depth on the fiberglass mast itself. This includes things … Read On ›
One of our users has made an excellent YouTube video, illustrating components and partial assembly of one of our mast systems. Check out this video for good ideas and illustrations of the ease of preparation! Mounting and usage tips from our very creative customers… These photos illustrate the use … Read On ›
One of our users has made an excellent YouTube video, illustrating components and partial assembly of one of our mast systems. Check out this video for good ideas and illustrations of the ease of preparation! Preparing the Max Gain Systems MK-8-HD mast sections for install. Covers the mast … Read On ›